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Genomic Characterization of Group A Streptococci Causing Pharyngitis and Invasive Disease in Colorado, USA, June 2016– April 2017
9 Nov 2021
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BACKGROUND: The genomic features and transmission link of circulating Group A Streptococcus (GAS) strains causing different disease types, such as pharyngitis and invasive disease, are not well understood. METHODS: We used whole-genome sequencing to characterize GAS isolates recovered from persons with pharyngitis and invasive disease in the Denver metropolitan area from June 2016 to April 2017. RESULTS: The GAS...
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