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Surge in Invasive Strep Infections Claims 2,000 Lives

4/7/2025

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Invasive group A strep infections in the U.S. have surged, with cases doubling from 2013 to 2022, impacting over 21,000 individuals and leading to nearly 2,000 deaths. The rise, particularly among adults over 65, those with diabetes, and the homeless, is alarming, especially as antibiotic resistance threatens effective treatment options.

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Story summary

Invasive group A strep infections in the U.S. have surged, with cases doubling from 2013 to 2022, impacting over 21,000 individuals and leading to nearly 2,000 deaths. The rise, particularly among adults over 65, those with diabetes, and the homeless, is alarming, especially as antibiotic resistance threatens effective treatment options.