Abstract
Increases in invasive Streptococcus pyogenes and S. pneumoniae above the seasonally expected levels are currently being seen in England. Preliminary analyses suggest that the high level of influenza activity seen this winter may be contributing to an increased risk of concurrent invasive bacterial and influenza infections in children and young adults.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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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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England / epidemiology
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Female
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Humans
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Incidence
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Influenza, Human / complications*
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Influenza, Human / diagnosis
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Influenza, Human / virology
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Male
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Middle Aged
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Pneumococcal Infections / complications
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Pneumococcal Infections / diagnosis*
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Pneumococcal Infections / epidemiology
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Population Surveillance
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Risk Factors
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Seasons
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Streptococcal Infections / complications
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Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis
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Streptococcal Infections / epidemiology*
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Streptococcus pneumoniae / isolation & purification*
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Streptococcus pyogenes / isolation & purification*
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Young Adult