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Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infections in Children: A Nationwide Survey in Finland.
The Pediatric infectious disease journal - 1 Feb 2016
Tapiainen Terhi, Launonen Saana, Renko Marjo, Saxen Harri, Salo Eeva, Korppi Matti, Kainulainen Leena, Heiskanen-Kosma Tarja, Lindholm Laura, Vuopio Jaana, Huotari Tiina, Rusanen Jarmo, Uhari Matti
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The incidence of invasive group A streptococcus (iGAS) infections varies in time and geographically for unknown reasons. We performed a nationwide survey to assess the population-based incidence rates and outcomes of children with iGAS infections. METHODS: We collected data on patients from hospital discharge registries and the electronic databases of microbiological laboratories in Finland for the...
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