Group A
Streptococcus (GAS) is a very important pathogen, especially for
children .On a global scale, GAS is an important cause of
morbidity and
mortality .But the
burden of disease caused by GAS is still unknown in
China and also has not obtained enough
attention .For this purpose, the expert
consensus is comprehensively described in
diagnosis ,
treatment and prevention of GAS
diseases in
children , covering related aspects of
pneumology , infectiology,
immunology ,
microbiology ,
cardiology ,
nephrology ,
critical care medicine and
preventive medicine .Accordingly, the
consensus document was intended to improve management
strategies of GAS
disease in
Chinese children .