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Notes from the Field: Use of Enhanced Surveillance to Detect Severe Group A Streptococcus Infections Among Persons Experiencing Homelessness — Missoula County, Montana, July 2024–September 2025

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: iGAS was defined as a GAS-positive culture isolated from a normally sterile body site, streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, or necrotizing soft tissue infection.research, and conducted consistent with applicable federal law and CDC policy.

Source: MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

DOI: 10.15585/mmwr.mm7542a1

Authors: Beth Hopkins, Ashley A. Meehan, Stephen G. Mugel, B-Rad Applegate, Sarah Black, Joe B. B. Silva, Jeffry Mutuc, Kirsten Edwards, Josy Jahnke, Pam Whitney, Michelle Mozer, Sopio Chochua, Victoria Doll, Erika Baldry, Jessica Lopeman, Cindy Farr, Christopher J. Gregory, Laura Williamson, Cedar L. Mitchell

Institutions: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Epidemic Intelligence Service

Language: English

Topic: Streptococcal Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7224427448

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