Streptococcus pyogenes emm Type 3.93 Emergence, the Netherlands and England

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dominated in many countries. After seasonal declines in iGAS incidence during the summer of 2023, simultaneous, rapid expansion of a previously rare emm type 3.93 was seen beginning in November, increasing to 20% of all cases in England and 60% of all cases in the Netherlands within 4 months. emm3.93 was associated with iGAS in children 6-17 years of age and with increased risk for pneumonia or pleural empyema...

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