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A number of European countries (IE, FR, NL, ES, SE and UK) indicate an increase seen during 2022, particularly since September, in the number of cases of invasive Group A Streptococcus () disease among children less than ten years of age.

🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/ECDC_EU/statu

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During the same period, several deaths associated with in children less than 10 years of age have also been reported. The increase has been several-fold higher than pre-pandemic levels for the equivalent period of time. 

Read more:
ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-events/

🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/ECDC_EU/statu

It is likely that the increase of cases is associated with the heightened circulation of respiratory viruses, including seasonal & respiratory syncytial virus (), as coinfection of viruses with may increase the risk of invasive disease (iGAS).

🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/ECDC_EU/statu

All European countries should be vigilant for a similar rise in cases in children, considering, in particular, the increase in respiratory virus circulation that is now occurring across Europe.

More recommendations:
ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-events/

🐦🔗: n.respublicae.eu/ECDC_EU/statu

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