Invasive strep throat strain has more than doubled in US, reports CDC

Invasive strep throat strain has more than doubled in US, reports CDC

Group A strep cases can lead to dangerous secondary infections, doctors warn

For the past near-decade, cases of group A Streptococcus (GAS) have been on the rise in 10 U.S. states. (iStock)

GAS can lead to more severe infections, like sepsis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. (iStock)

"We really need a vaccine against this, but don’t have it," Dr. Marc Siegel shared. (iStock)

After a dip in cases during the coronavirus pandemic, the rate of infections was 30% higher than the previous peak seen in February 2017. (iStock)

Group A strep cases in 2023 were most identified in kids aged 4 to 13. (iStock)