After two years of significantly low levels, strep infections in the US have surged again this season, according to a new analysis.
In February, the share of health care visits for strep throat or a related diagnosis was nearly 30% higher than during the previous peak in 2017. And preliminary data for early March shows a continued upward trend, according to the Epic Health Research Network. The findings are based on electronic health records from thousands of clinics and hospitals, representing more than 100 million people across the country. Group A Streptococcus bacteria can cause many types of infections.
Anyone can get strep throat, but it is most common among children ages 5 to 15, according to the CDC. The season typically runs from December through April, with a peak in February. According to the new analysis, diagnosis is typically most common among children ages 4 to 8. For this group, the share of health care visits for strep usually stays below 5% when the season peaks in February – but this year, that spiked to more than 8%.
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