Case Series With Streptococcus pyogenes -related Toxic Shock Syndrome in the Post-COVID Period [RETRACTED

Abstract

After the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are nullified, increasing bacterial infections are reported such as invasive pneumococcal diseases and Streptococcus pyogenes infections. Streptococcal infections are common in children and usually have a mild clinical course. It can also cause life-threatening invasive infections such as streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. Group A Streptococcus surveillance data was last reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2020. Although surveillance data are insufficient in our country, invasive streptococcal infections are seen with increasing frequency in our clinic in the postpandemic period, especially in the last weeks. In this case series, 3 patients with streptococcal toxic shock syndrome followed in the last 2 weeks are presented.