Dr. Joshua Osowicki discusses the risks of invasive Group A strep and progress toward a vaccine. Streptococcus Group A bacteria is on the rise globally, causing life-threatening infections. Efforts are underway to develop vaccines to combat the disease.
Key Points
Streptococcus Group A bacteria is causing life-threatening infections globally
Efforts are underway to develop vaccines for streptococcus Group A
Challenges exist in diagnosing and treating invasive strep infections
Pros
Progress towards developing vaccines for streptococcus Group A
Increased awareness of the dangers of invasive strep infections
Cons
Rising cases of life-threatening strep infections globally
Challenges in diagnosing and treating invasive strep infections