The reported rising global rates of invasive group A Streptococcus (iGAS) infection raise concern for disease related increase in critical illness and fatalities. An enhanced understanding of various presentations to health care and clinical course could improve early recognition and therapy in children with iGAS. The objective of this study was to describe the epidemiology of iGAS infections among children admitted to critical care.
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