Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. equisimilis Bacteremia, Finland, 1995–2004

Rantala, Sari; Vähäkuopus, Susanna; Vuopio-Varkila, Jaana; Vuento, Risto; Syrjänen, Jaana

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Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. equisimilis Bacteremia, Finland, 1995–2004

Published Date:

May 2010

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Emerg Infect Dis. 16(5):843-846.

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Rantala, Sari ; Vähäkuopus, Susanna ; Vuopio-Varkila, Jaana ; Vuento, Risto ; Syrjänen, Jaana ;

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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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Emerging Infectious Diseases

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