Invasive group A streptococcal infection in high school football players, New York City, 2003

After being notified that 2 high school football team-mates from New York City were hospitalized with confirmed or suspected invasive group A streptococcal infections, we conducted an investigation of possible spread among other team members. This investigation highlights a need for guidelines on management of streptococcal and other infectious disease outbreaks in team sport settings.