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Alternative Title:
Emerg Infect Dis
Personal Author:
Rantala, Sari ; Vähäkuopus, Susanna ; Vuopio-Varkila, Jaana ; Vuento, Risto ; Syrjänen, Jaana ;
Rantala, Sari ; Vähäkuopus, Susanna ; Vuopio-Varkila, Jaana ; Vuento, Risto ; Syrjänen, Jaana ; Less -
Description:
We conducted a retrospective population-based study of 140 episodes of Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. equisimilis bacteremia occurring in Finland during 1995-2004. Rare emm types were associated with more severe disease and increased mortality rates. Skin and soft tissue infections were more frequent clinical signs among cases caused by common emm types.
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Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 And Over
Antigens, Bacterial
Bacterial Outer Membrane Proteins
Carrier Proteins
Dispatch
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Retrospective Studies
Severity Of Illness Index
Streptococcal Infections
Streptococcus
Virulence
Virulence Factors

Source:
Emerg Infect Dis. 16(5):843-846.
Document Type:
Journal Article ;
Place as Subject:
Finland ;
Collection(s):
Emerging Infectious Diseases
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