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Introduction: Group A Streptococcus, also known as Streptococcus pyogenes, is the leading cause of bacterial tonsillopharyngitis. It is mostly seen in pediatric age groups, especially between ages 3 and 14. Scarlet fever causes fever, sore throat, and rash. There are no preventive vaccines available. It is transmitted via respiratory droplets. Twenty four hours after antibiotic therapy, the bacterial loses its transmission capacity. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between vitamin D levels and group A beta hemolytic Streptococcus infection in pediatric patients aged 5-15 years. Method: A retrospective investigation of the data of pediatric patients who applied to Bezmialem Hospital between January 2018-June 2023. The inclusion criteria are being between the ages of 5-15 and a positive culture of Streptococcus pyogenes. Patient and control groups of 60 children were created, and the D vitamin levels were analyzed. Results: For statistical analysis, the Mann-Whitney U test was used. The mean vitamin D level in the patient group was 30.42 ng/mL with a standard deviation of 9,426. Median of the patient group was 29 ng/mL. The mean vitamin D level in the control group was 32.58 ng/mL with a standard deviation of 11,116. The median of the control group was 32.50 ng/mL. There was no significant difference between the vitamin D levels of the patient and control groups (p=0.282). Conclusion: According to our study, there was no relationship between group A beta hemolytic Streptococcus infection and vitamin D levels in pediatric patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]