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Survey of the bp/tee genes from clinical group A streptococcus isolates in New Zealand - implications for vaccine development.
Journal of medical microbiology - 1 Dec 2014
Steemson John D, Moreland Nicole J, Williamson Deborah, Morgan Julie, Carter Philip E, Proft Thomas
Abstract excerpt
Group A streptococcus (GAS) is responsible for a wide range of diseases ranging from superficial infections, such as pharyngitis and impetigo, to life-threatening diseases, such as toxic shock syndrome and acute rheumatic fever (ARF). GAS pili are hair-like extensions protruding from the cell surface and consist of highly immunogenic structural proteins: the backbone pilin (BP) and one or two accessory pilins...
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