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Characterization of Streptococcus pyogenes isolates responsible for adult meningitis in France from 2003 to 2013.

Authors :
Plainvert C
Doloy A
Joubrel C
Maataoui N
Dmytruk N
Touak G
Collobert G
Fouet A
Poyart C
Loubinoux J
Source :
Diagnostic microbiology and infectious disease [Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis] 2016 Apr; Vol. 84 (4), pp. 350-2. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Dec 17.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Sixty-three cases of Streptococcus pyogenes meningitis in adults were studied. Three predominant emm types were associated with meningitis: emm1 (44%), emm3 (11%), and emm6 (11%). Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome and mortality rates were 40% and 38%, respectively.<br /> (Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1879-0070
Volume :
84
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Diagnostic microbiology and infectious disease
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26846900
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2015.12.006