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Expansion and Evolution of Streptococcus pneumoniae Serotype 19A ST320 Clone as Compared to Its Ancestral Clone, Taiwan19F-14 (ST236)
4 Apr 2013
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BACKGROUND: The Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 19A sequence type (ST) 320 clone, derived from an international Taiwan(19F)-14 (ST236) clone, has become prevalent in many countries. METHODS: The dynamics of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) were determined using the database of the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System in Taiwan. The virulence of 19A ST320 and Taiwan(19F)-14 (ST236) were assessed in...
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