Scarlet Fever Epidemic in China Caused by Streptococcus pyogenes Serotype M12: Epidemiologic and Molecular Analysis [PDF]
EBioMedicine, 2018 From 2011, Hong Kong and mainland China have witnessed a sharp increase in reported cases, with subsequent reports of epidemic scarlet fever in North Asia and the United Kingdom. Here we examine epidemiological data and investigate the genomic context of
Yuanhai You +2 more
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Increasing Number of Scarlet Fever Cases, South Korea, 2011–2016 [PDF]
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2018 The increasing number of reported scarlet fever cases during 2011‒2016 in the National Notifiable Infectious Disease database in South Korea occurred because of increased overall reporting and expanded reporting criteria rather than because of increasing
Jong-Hun Kim, Hae-Kwan Cheong
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Exposure to air pollution and scarlet fever resurgence in China: a six-year surveillance study [PDF]
Nature Communications, 2020 The reason for a re-emergence of scarlet fever in China remains unclear. Here the authors show that the number of scarlet fever cases surged in 2011 peaking in 2018, this correlates with an increase in NO2 and O3 but does not necessarily imply causation.
Yonghong Liu +19 more
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Detection of Increased Scarlet Fever Incidence Using Digital Surveillance Data
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2022 Purpose: Digital data could be used to monitor disease activity and to detect emerging infections, and is motivated by its abundance, affordability and accessibility.
H. Chua, W. Zhou, B.J. Cowling, E.H. Lau
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Scarlet fever: a guide for general practitioners [PDF]
London Journal of Primary Care, 2017 There has been an increase in the incidence of scarlet fever with most cases presenting in General Practice and Emergency Departments. Cases present with a distinctive macro-papular rash, usually in children.
Timothy M Rawson, Azeem Majeed
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Clinical management and impact of scarlet fever in the modern era: findings from a cross-sectional study of cases in London, 2018–2019 [PDF]
BMJ Open, 2021 Objectives In response to increasing incidence of scarlet fever and wider outbreaks of group A streptococcal infections in London, we aimed to characterise the epidemiology, symptoms, management and consequences of scarlet fever, and to identify factors ...
Basel Karo +8 more
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Analysis of Epidemiological Characteristics of Scarlet Fever in Zhejiang Province, China, 2004–2018 [PDF]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2019 Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the trends and epidemiological characteristics of scarlet fever in Zhejiang Province in 2004–2018, intending to provide a basis for targeted prevention and control of this disease. Method: We collated
Haocheng Wu, Junfen Lin, Lu Qinbao
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Increase of emm1 isolates among group A Streptococcus strains causing scarlet fever in Shanghai, China [PDF]
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2020 Objective: Scarlet fever epidemics caused by group A Streptococcus (GAS) have been ongoing in China since 2011. However, limited data are available on the dynamic molecular characterizations of the epidemic strains.
Mingliang Chen +10 more
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Epidemiological changes of scarlet fever before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic in Chongqing, China: a 19-year surveillance and prediction study [PDF]
BMC Public HealthBackground This study aimed to investigate the epidemiological changes in scarlet fever before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic (2005–2023) and predict the incidence of the disease in 2024 and 2025 in Chongqing Municipality, Southwest China ...
Rui Wu +15 more
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Scarlet fever in an adult patient: A challenging diagnosis in an airway emergency [PDF]
SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2021 Scarlet fever is essentially a childhood disease, although it may occur in all ages. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential in preventing the spread of infection and progression to life-threatening complications.
Luísa Conceição Martins Ferreira +4 more
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