Harmonizing Surveillance Methodologies for Group A Streptococcal Diseases . (15th September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Moore, Hannah C; Miller, Kate M; Carapetis, Jonathan R; Van Beneden, Chris A
• Is Part Of: Open forum infectious diseases. Volume 9:(2022)Supplement 1
• Page Start: S1
• Page End: S4
• Publication Date: 2022-09-15
• Subjects: epidemiology -- group A Streptococcus -- Streptococcus pyogenes -- surveillance; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Medical microbiology -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofac210
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2328-8957

Abstract

Abstract: Group A Streptococcus (Strep A) is responsible for a significant global health and economic burden. The recent prioritization of Strep A vaccine development by the World Health Organization has prompted global research activities and collaborations. To progress this prioritization, establishment of robust surveillance for Strep A to generate updated regional disease burden estimates and to establish platforms for future impact evaluation is essential. Through the activities of the Strep A Vaccine Global Consortium (SAVAC), we have refined and harmonized surveillance protocols for 7 Strep A disease endpoints with a view that these will form part of surveillance standards for ongoing research and public health activities.