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How common are streptococcal infections?
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Very common: The majority of the skin and soft tissue infections are due to either streptococcal or staphylococcal organisms.
Answered 9/18/2013
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19,800 cases annualy: There are several type of strep infections exist. Streptococcus agalactiae or group b streptococcus (group b strep) causing sepsis and meningitis in newborns.. The screening in pregnant women done around 32 weeks gestation. The rate of early-onset infection has decreased from 1.7 cases per 1, 000 live births (1993) to 0.28 cases (2008) in usa. 7, 600 cases occurred in newborn before recent prevent.
Answered 3/13/2020
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