Despite the recent resurgence in reports of invasive Group A Streptococcal (GAS) infections
worldwide, it remains a rare cause of pyogenic meningitis both in children and adults. We …

An increased incidence and severity of invasive group A streptococcus (GAS) infections over
the past decade have been reported by several authors, but GAS remains an uncommon …

Group A streptococcal (GAS) invasive disease has become increasingly common in recent
years. However, acute bacterial meningitis caused by this pathogen is unusual. We report a …

Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a global bacterial pathogen. It is a rare cause of central
nervous system infections and accounts for about 1% of all childhood meningitis. Otitis …

A case is presented of meningitis in a 7-year-old female child caused by Group A
streptococcus (GAS), a rare bacterial cause of meningitis, with a high rate of morbidity (46%) …

Abstract Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is a rare cause of meningitis. Although it has a high
mortality, the condition is easily treatable if diagnosed early since the bacteria retains its …

Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A streptococcus, GAS) is a rare cause of bacterial
meningitis, accounting for less than 1% of cases. GAS meningitis has rarely been reported in …

Group B streptococcus (GBS; Streptococcus agalactiae) has emerged in recent years as an
important cause of invasive infection in non-pregnant adults. However, GBS meningitis in …

BACKGROUND: Over recent decades, a resurgence of invasive group A streptococcal
(GAS) infections has been observed; GAS remains a rare cause of pyogenic meningitis. We …

Results From 2001 through end 2006, 2539 children suffering from proven bacterial
meningitis were recorded in the data base. Among them 10 children presented GAS …