Invasive Group A Streptococcus infections in children during the post-pandemic period: results from a multicenter study in Italy
Pediatric invasive group A streptococcal infection continues to pose a significant clinical challenge, with notable rates of morbidity and mortality, underscoring the need for early recognition and close monitoring of high-risk patients. A widespread use of adjunctive therapies was documented. Continued surveillance and robust clinical research are essential to optimize management strategies and improve patient outcomes.
Authors
- Samantha Bosis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2288-2633)
- Marco Denina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8495-1844)
- Guido Castelli Gattinara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3282-7462)
- Danilo Buonsenso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8567-2639)
- Laura Dotta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0955-0020)
- Nicolò Monti
- Claudia Colomba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3245-9396)
- Federica Zallocco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3842-2228)
- Maia De Luca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7549-3514)
- Silvia Garazzino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5773-5356)
- Laura Galli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8046-0290)
- Lorenza Romani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4195-6626)
- Giangiacomo Nicolini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4259-4540)
- Raffaele Badolato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7375-5410)
- Federica Ceroni
- Andrea Lo Vecchio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4181-6842)
- Elena Chiappini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1476-4752)
- Daniele Zama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9895-5942)
- Giulia Lorenzetti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9270-0917)
- Catiuscia Lisi
- Ilaria Liguoro
- Marco Renni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7946-5829)
- Antonella Frassanitto
Institutions
- University of Udine (IT)
- University of Milan (IT)
- Martin University (US)
- Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic (IT)
- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico (IT)
- Meyer Children's Hospital (IT)
- Federico II University Hospital (IT)
- Azienda USL di Bologna (IT)
- Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital (IT)
- Ospedale Santa Maria della Misericordia di Udine (IT)
- Ospedale Regina Margherita (IT)
- Azienda di Rilievo Nazionale ed Alta Specializzazione (IT)
- Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IT)
- Ospedali Riuniti Umberto I (IT)
- University of Florence (IT)
- University of Turin (IT)
- University of Brescia (IT)
- Sapienza University of Rome (IT)
- University of Bologna (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Italian Journal of Pediatrics/Italian journal of pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-11-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-025-02103-7
- Primary Topic
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00