Joshua Osowicki博士警告说,十年来,美国儿童因Streptococccus A组引起的严重感染病例将翻一番。 Dr. Joshua Osowicki warns of a doubling in serious infections caused by Streptococcus Group A in U.S. children over a decade.

Joshua Osowicki博士警告说,Streptococcus A组是美国儿童常见的细菌,它正在导致严重感染病例激增,在过去十年中病例翻了一番以上。 Dr. Joshua Osowicki warns that Streptococcus Group A, a common bacterium in U.S. children, is causing a surge in serious infections, with cases more than doubling in the past decade. 延迟诊断虽然可以用青霉素治疗,但可能导致严重并发症,如红桃热和风湿心脏病。 Though treatable with penicillin, delayed diagnosis can lead to severe complications like scarlet fever and rheumatic heart disease. 研究人员正在研制疫苗,但预计至少需要5至10年才能找到可行的选择。 Researchers are developing vaccines but anticipate it will take at least five to ten years for a viable option.