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Outbreak among drug users caused by a clonal strain of group A streptococcus.
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2000 Mar-Apr
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Source: Emerg Infect Dis. 6(2):175-179.
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Alternative Title:Emerg Infect Dis
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Description: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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Volume:6
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