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Epidemiology, outcome and emm types of invasive group A streptococcal infections in Finland.
European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology - 1 Oct 2010
Siljander T, Lyytikäinen O, Vähäkuopus S, Snellman M, Jalava J, Vuopio J
Abstract excerpt
In 2006, Finnish nationwide surveillance showed an increase of invasive group A streptococcal (iGAS) disease and clinicians were alarmed by severe disease manifestations, prompting the investigation of recent trends and outcome for iGAS. A case of iGAS was defined as Streptococcus pyogenes isolated from blood or cerebrospinal fluid. Cases during 1998-2007 and isolates during 2004-2007 were included....
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