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Role of host genetic factors in susceptibility to group A streptococcal infections.
The Indian journal of medical research - 1 May 2004
Goldmann Oliver, Chhatwal Gursharan S, Medina Eva
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BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES: Epidemiological evidences indicate that host genetic factors might be critical in determining susceptibility to infection with group A streptococci (GAS). The objective of the present study was to determine the extent to which the genetic background of the mouse strain affected induction and resolution of GAS infection. METHODS: Several inbred mouse strains were intravenously infected...
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