Viral infections and invasive group a streptococcal disease incidence during 2022–2023
Abstract
Lenglart and colleagues reported an association between viral infections and invasive Streptococcus pyogenes disease (also known as invasive group A streptococcal disease; iGAS).1 While this issue has caused considerable concern, we agree that causality cannot be established from ecological correlations and wish to highlight the impact of surveillance heterogeneity and residual confounding.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
Neonatal and Maternal Infections
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The Lancet Regional Health - Europe
- Volume
- 61
- Pages
- 101581–101581
- Publication date
- 8 January 2026
- Language
- EN