Evaxion expands R&D pipeline with new vaccine program targeting Group A Streptococcus

Group A Streptococcus (GAS) can cause a wide range of conditions ranging from life-threatening to mild depending on the severity of infection. Invasive GAS infections can cause diseases like sepsis, toxic shock, rheumatic heart disease and necrotizing fasciitis ("flesh eating bacteria"), all of which can be fatal if not treated immediately. The U.S. rates of invasive GAS disease began increasing in 2014. The increase was largest among adults aged 18 through 64 years, but the rate also increased among older ...