Number (%) GAS cases in the study population and cases of scarlet fever notified in England and Wales, 1996 to 1998
| Age group | Confirmed GAS | Notifications of scarlet fever (21) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1 y | 0 | (0) | 252 | (2) |
| 1–4 y | 14 | (50) | 4351 | (42) |
| 5–9 y | 13 | (46) | 4078 | (40) |
| 10–14 y | 0 | (0) | 826 | (8) |
| 15–19 y | 1 | (4) | 744 | (7) |
| Total | 28 | (100) | 10251 | (100) |