Integration of genomic and other epidemiologic data to investigate and control a cross-institutional outbreak of Streptococcus pyogenes
Single-strain outbreaks of Streptococcus pyogenes infections are common and often go undetected. In 2013, two clusters of invasive group A Streptococcus (iGAS) infection were identified in independent but closely located care homes in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Investigation included visits to eac...
Main Authors: | Chalker, V, Smith, A, Al-Shahib, A, Botchway, S, Macdonald, E, Daniel, R, Phillips, S, Platt, S, Doumith, M, Tewolde, R, Coelho, J, Jolley, K, Underwood, A, McCarthy, N |
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Format: | Journal article |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2016
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