Edward Kaplan, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics
Divisions of Cardiology and Infectious Diseases
April 22, 2009
Teaching Objectives:
1. To understand the current epidemiology and magnitude of the disease burden caused by group A strepococci.
2. To understand current concepts of the relationship of group A strepococcal colonization/infections to their suppurative and non suppurative complications.
3. To become aware of potential medical and public health approaches to control these organisms and their resulting complications.