Article
Streptococcus pyogenes strains in Sao Paulo, Brazil: molecular characterization as a basis for StreptInCor coverage capacity analysis.
BMC infectious diseases - 5 Aug 2015
Freschi de Barros Samar, De Amicis Karine Marafigo, Alencar Raquel, Smeesters Pierre Robert, Trunkel Ariel, Postól Edilberto, Almeida Junior João Nóbrega, Rossi Flavia, Pignatari Antonio Carlos Campos, Kalil Jorge, Guilherme Luiza
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Several human diseases are caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, ranging from common infections to autoimmunity. Characterization of the most prevalent strains worldwide is a useful tool for evaluating the coverage capacity of vaccines under development. In this study, a collection of S. pyogenes strains from Sao Paulo, Brazil, was analyzed to describe the diversity of strains and assess the vaccine...
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