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Group A Streptococcus emm gene types in pharyngeal isolates, Ontario, Canada, 2002-2010

Authors :
Shea, Patrick R.
Ewbank, Amy L.
Gonzalez-Lugo, Javier H.
Martagon-Rosado, Alexandro J.
Martinez-Gutierrez, Juan C.
Rehman, Hina A.
Serrano-Gonzalez, Monica
Fittipaldi, Nahuel
Beres, Stephen B.
Flores, Anthony R.
Low, Donald E.
Willey, Barbara M.
Musser, James M.
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. November 1, 2011, Vol. 17 Issue 11, p2010, 8 p.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is a gram-positive bacterial pathogen responsible for ≅600 million cases of pharyngitis each year worldwide (1). The widespread prevalence of this disease results in considerable costs, [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
17
Issue :
11
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.272807227
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1711.110159