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Prospective surveillance for invasive Staphylococcus aureus and group A Streptococcus infections in a setting with high community burden of scabies and impetigo

Invasive Staphylococcus aureus (iSA) and group A Streptococcus (iGAS) impose significant health burdens globally. Both bacteria commonly cause skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs), which can result in invasive disease. Understanding of the incidence of iSA and iGAS remains limited in settings with a high SSTI burden.

Citation:
Thean LJ, Jenney A, Engelman D, Romani L, …… Kado J, Carvalho N, Whitfeld M, et al. Prospective surveillance for invasive Staphylococcus aureus and group A Streptococcus infections in a setting with high community burden of scabies and impetigo. Int J Infect Dis. 2021;108:333-9.

Keywords:
Group A Streptococcus; Invasive infections; Staphylococcus aureus;
Streptococcus pyogenes; bacterial strain; controlled study; disease burden; ethnic difference; Fiji; clinical study

Abstract:
Invasive Staphylococcus aureus (iSA) and group A Streptococcus (iGAS) impose significant health burdens globally. Both bacteria commonly cause skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs), which can result in invasive disease. Understanding of the incidence of iSA and iGAS remains limited in settings with a high SSTI burden.