Abstract
We present a series of 19 cases of invasive Group A streptococcal (iGAS) infection reported to the Thames Valley Health Protection Unit from 1 December 2010 to 15 January 2011. Ten patients died and a prodrome of influenza-like illness was reported in 14 cases.Influenza B co-infection was confirmed in four cases,three of which were fatal. Our report provides further evidence that influenza B co-infection with iGAS has the potential to cause significant morbidity and mortality.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Age Distribution
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Comorbidity
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Disease Outbreaks
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England / epidemiology
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Female
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Hospitalization
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Humans
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Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype / isolation & purification*
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Influenza B virus / isolation & purification*
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Influenza Vaccines
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Influenza, Human / complications*
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Influenza, Human / mortality
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Influenza, Human / therapy
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Influenza, Human / virology*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Seasons
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Streptococcal Infections / complications
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Streptococcal Infections / microbiology*
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Streptococcal Infections / mortality
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Streptococcal Infections / therapy
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Streptococcus pyogenes / isolation & purification*
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Young Adult