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Clonal Clusters and Virulence Factors of Group C and G Streptococcus Causing Severe Infections, Manitoba, Canada, 2012-2014.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Jul 2017
Lother Sylvain A, Demczuk Walter, Martin Irene, Mulvey Michael, Dufault Brenden, Lagacé-Wiens Philippe, Keynan Yoav
Abstract excerpt
The incidence of group C and G Streptococcus (GCGS) bacteremia, which is associated with severe disease and death, is increasing. We characterized clinical features, outcomes, and genetic determinants of GCGS bacteremia for 89 patients in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, who had GCGS bacteremia during 2012-2014. Of the 89 patients, 51% had bacteremia from skin and soft tissue, 70% had severe disease features, and 20%...
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