Continued High Levels of Invasive Streptococcus pyogenes Infections in Belgian Children Under 5 Years: Exploring Different Contributing Factors

Key Points

• Invasive infections of Streptococcus pyogenes remain high, affecting children's health in Belgium.
• Surveillance reveals levels stayed elevated for up to two years after interventions were lifted.
• Continued monitoring is essential to identify factors contributing to infection rates.
• Multiple factors likely contribute to sustained high infection levels in this population.