Invasive Streptococcus pyogenes infections (2011–2018): EMM-type and clinical presentation

Introduction: Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes) is an important human pathogen that is responsible for a broad range of infections, from uncomplicated to more severe and invasive diseases with high morbidity/mortality. The M protein (emm type) is a critical virulence factor. Several studies have...

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Main Authors: María José González-Abad, Mercedes Alonso Sanz
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Elsevier 2020-06-01
Series:Anales de Pediatría (English Edition)
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2341287920300703