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Article: Prospective surveillance of invasive group A streptococcal disease, Fiji, 2005-2007.(RESEARCH)(Report)
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- Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Article date:
- February 1, 2009
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We undertook a prospective active surveillance study of invasive group A streptococcal (GAS) disease in Fiji over a 23-month period, 2005-2007. We identified 64 cases of invasive GAS disease, which represents an average annualized all-ages incidence of 9.9 cases/100,000 population per year (95% confidence interval [CI] 7.6-12.6). Rates were highest in those >65 years of age and in those
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Invasive disease caused by group A streptococci (GAS) occurs when the bacteria infect a normally sterile site. Invasive GAS disease is often life threatening; mortality rate is [approximately equal to] 10%-15% in industrialized countries, increasing to up to 50% in the ...