Familial Transmission of emm12 Group A Streptococcus
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چکیده
Incidence and severity of invasive group A Streptococcus infections are of increasing concern in France and worldwide. The risk for secondary infection of close contacts is known but rarely described. We report a case of intrafamilial and life-threatening transmission of emm12 group A Streptococcus.
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Strain prevalence, rather than innate virulence potential, is the major factor responsible for an increase in serious group A streptococcus infections.
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