Case Series Description and Genomic Characterization of Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infections in Pediatric Patients

Jennifer Dien Bard; Kanokporn Mongkolrattanothai; Priyanka Kachroo; Stephen Beres; Randall J Olsen

doi:10.1097/INF.0000000000001519

Case Series Description and Genomic Characterization of Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infections in Pediatric Patients

Jennifer Dien Bard, Kanokporn Mongkolrattanothai, Priyanka Kachroo, Stephen Beres, Randall J Olsen

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We report an unusual cluster of invasive group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections in six pediatric patients and demonstrate that the strains were derived from diverse genetic backgrounds, confirming the occurrence of a community cluster rather than a clonal outbreak. Whole genome sequencing provided a rapid and comprehensive view of GAS genotypes, and helped guide our institutional response and public health maneuvers.

Original language	English (US)
Journal	Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/INF.0000000000001519
State	Published - Dec 27 2016

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