Invasive group a Streptococcal infection in older adults in long-term care facilities and the community, United States, 1998-2003 (1)

Authors :: Thigpen, Michael C.
Richards, Chesley L., Jr.
Lynfield, Ruth
Barrett, Nancy L.
Harrison, Lee H.
Arnold, Kathryn E.
Reingold, Arthur
Bennett, Nancy M.
Craig, Allen S.
Gershman, Ken
Cieslak, Paul R.
Lewis, Paige
Greene, Carolyn M.
Beall, Bernard
van Beneden, Chris A.
Source :: Emerging Infectious Diseases. Dec, 2007, Vol. 13 Issue 12, p1852, 8 p.
Publication Year :: 2007
Abstract: Limited information exists on the incidence and characteristics of invasive group A streptococcal (GAS) infections among residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs). We reviewed cases of invasive GAS infections occurring [...]

Subjects :: United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Streptococcal infections -- Research
Streptococcal infections -- Surveys
Streptococcus -- Diseases
Streptococcus -- Research

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