Clinical and epidemiologic features of invasive group A streptococcal infections in children

Background: Invasive group A streptococcal infection (IGASI) is a disease of public health importance. The clinical epidemiology of IGASI in children has not been studied extensively in Florida, USA. The objective of this study was to describe the clinical and epidemiologic features of children hospitalized for IGASI in Florida, USA, during a 4‐year period.

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