Analysis of invasive group A streptococcal puerperal sepsis in Calgary, Alberta: clinical consequences and policy implications.
Journal: Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology
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Abstract
We analyzed invasive group A streptococcal puerperal sepsis cases in a large health zone in Alberta, Canada between 2013 and 2022. Of the 21 cases, 85.7% were adjudicated as hospital/delivery-acquired, with 2 clusters having identical isolates found through whole genome sequencing. We implemented policy interventions across Alberta aimed at preventing future infections.
Authors
Amro Qaddoura, Megan Mcquiston, Gregory Tyrrell, Matthew Croxen, Vincent Li, Rhonda Demarco, Suzanne Pinfield, Ruziyya Ramazanova, Karen Hope, Edith-rose Cairns, Judy Macdonald, Jia Hu, Oscar Larios, Joseph Kim, Bayan Missaghi, Joseph Vayalumkal, Irene Martin, Valerie Marsten, Jennifer Soucie, Robert Wilson, Colin Birch, John Conly
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