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Global emm type distribution of group A streptococci: systematic review and implications for vaccine development.
The Lancet. Infectious diseases - 1 Oct 2009
Steer Andrew C, Law Irwin, Matatolu Laisiana, Beall Bernard W, Carapetis Jonathan R
Abstract excerpt
emm sequence typing is the most widely used method for defining group A streptococcal (GAS) strains, and has been applied to isolates in all regions of the world. We did a systematic review of the global distribution of GAS emm types. 102 articles and reports were included (38 081 isolates). Epidemiological data from high-income countries were predominant, with sparse data from low-income countries. The...
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