Abstract
Invasive group A streptococcal (iGAS) infections have been notifiable in Ireland since 2004. Incidence rates (2004-2011) have ranged from 0.8 to 1.65 per 100,000. In 2012, the iGAS rate rose to 2.66 per 100,000 and was associated with a high proportion of emm1 isolates. A further increase in January to June 2013 has been associated with increased prevalence of emm3. Public health departments and clinicians have been alerted to this increase.
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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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
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Bacteremia / epidemiology
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Bacteremia / microbiology
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Disease Notification / statistics & numerical data
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Female
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Humans
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Incidence
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Ireland / epidemiology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Molecular Typing
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Population Surveillance
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Prevalence
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Retrospective Studies
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Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis
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Streptococcal Infections / epidemiology*
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Streptococcal Infections / microbiology*
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Streptococcus pyogenes / genetics
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Streptococcus pyogenes / isolation & purification*
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Young Adult