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Distribution of emm types and macrolide resistance determinants among group A streptococci in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Journal of global antimicrobial resistance - 1 Sept 2020
Rafei Rayane, Hawli Malaik, Osman Marwan, Dabboussi Fouad, Hamze Monzer
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this review was to provide an updated scenario on the epidemiology of group A streptococci (GAS) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with a special spotlight on the most prevalent emmtypes and macrolide resistance profiles. METHODS: This review briefly summarises the disease burden for GAS in the MENA region. RESULTS: Whilst the burden of invasive GAS infections is difficult...
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