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Molecular biology of Group A Streptococcus and its implications in vaccine strategies.
Indian journal of medical microbiology - 1 Jan 2000
Brahmadathan N K
Abstract excerpt
Infections due to Streptococcus pyogenes and their complications are a problem of major concern in many countries, including India. Primary prophylaxis with benzathine penicillin is the key to control and prevent sequelae such as acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease (RF/RHD) or post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN). Non-compliance to prophylaxis due to fear of injection and anaphylaxis is...
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