Australia has experienced an intense surge in severe Strep A cases, similar to the northern hemisphere wave, despite differences in seasons and circulating respiratory viruses, according to a new study.
among Indigenous populations in northern Australia are some of the highest in the world. Currently, there is no vaccine available to prevent Strep A.
"Increases in Strep A cases have been reported around the world, occurring during, and outside of, typical spring peaks," she said. This increase is likely due to a combination of environmental factors and viruses in circulation and more research is needed into whether new strains might be responsible.
"Children normally get seasonal exposures to colds and common infections like Strep A, but lockdowns and other restrictions such as mask mandates during the COVID pandemic limited social contact for almost three years," she said."This may have contributed to a lowered immunity and a spike in invasive Strep A infections as we emerged from lockdowns.
Murdoch Children's Professor Andrew Steer said the study found more children were presenting with severe symptoms as a result of Strep A infections.
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