Impact of contusion injury on intramuscular emm1 group a streptococcus infection and lymphatic spread
Invasive group A Streptococcus (iGAS) is frequently associated with emm1 isolates, with an attendant mortality of around 20%. Cases occasionally arise in previously healthy individuals with a history of upper respiratory tract infection, soft tissue contusion, and no obvious portal of entry. Using a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2018-12-01
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| Series: | Virulence |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21505594.2018.1482180 |