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Genomic Characteristics Behind the Spread of Bacteremic Group A Streptococcus Type emm89 in Finland, 2004-2014.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 15 Dec 2016
Latronico Francesca, Nasser Waleed, Puhakainen Kai, Ollgren Jukka, Hyyryläinen Hanne-Leena, Beres Stephen B, Lyytikäinen Outi, Jalava Jari, Musser James M, Vuopio Jaana
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Many countries worldwide have reported increasing numbers of emm89 group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections during last decade. Pathogen genetic factors linked to this increase need assessment. METHODS: We investigated epidemiological characteristics of emm89 GAS bacteremic infections, including 7-day and 30-day case-fatality rates, in Finland during 2004-2014 and linked them to whole-genome sequencing...
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