Outbreak among drug users caused by a clonal strain of group A streptococcus.

Böhlen, L. M.; Mühlemann, K.; Dubuis, O.; Aebi, C.; Täuber, M. G.

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Outbreak among drug users caused by a clonal strain of group A streptococcus.

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2000 Mar-Apr
By Böhlen, L. M. ; Mühlemann, K. ; Dubuis, O. ; ...

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Emerg Infect Dis
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Böhlen, L. M. ; Mühlemann, K. ; Dubuis, O. ; Aebi, C. ; Täuber, M. G.
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We describe an outbreak among drug users of severe soft-tissue infections caused by a clonal strain of group A streptococcus of M-type 25. Cases (n = 19) in drug users were defined as infections (mainly needle abscesses) due to the outbreak strain. Comparison with controls showed that infected drug users bought drugs more often at a specific place. Drug purchase and use habits may have contributed to this outbreak.
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Abscess Adult Case-Control Studies Disease Outbreaks Female Humans Male Middle Aged Needles Risk Factors Streptococcal Infections Streptococcus Pyogenes Substance Abuse, Intravenous
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Emerg Infect Dis. 6(2):175-179.
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Journal Article
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Switzerland
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Europe
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6
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2
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Emerging Infectious Diseases
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