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Outbreak of Invasive Infections From Subtype emm26.3 Group A Streptococcus Among Homeless Adults-Anchorage, Alaska, 2016-2017.

Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America - 19 Mar 2018

Mosites Emily, Frick Anna, Gounder Prabhu, Castrodale Louisa, Li Yuan, Rudolph Karen, Hurlburt Debby, Lecy Kristen D, Zulz Tammy, Adebanjo Tolu, Onukwube Jennifer, Beall Bernard, Van Beneden Chris A, Hennessy Thomas, McLaughlin Joseph, Bruce Michael G

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Background: In 2016, we detected an outbreak of group A Streptococcus (GAS) invasive infections among the estimated 1000 persons experiencing homelessness (PEH) in Anchorage, Alaska. We characterized the outbreak and implemented a mass antibiotic intervention at homeless service facilities. Methods: We identified cases through the Alaska GAS laboratory-based surveillance system. We conducted emm typing,...

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PMID: 29069346
DOI: 10.1093/cid/cix921
PMCID: PMC5862750

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