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The epidemiology of invasive group A streptococcal infection and potential vaccine implications: United States, 2000-2004.
Rosalyn E O'Loughlin
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Angela Roberson ,
Paul R Cieslak ,
Ruth Lynfield ,
Ken Gershman ,
Allen Craig ,
Bernadette A Albanese ,
Monica M Farley ,
Nancy L Barrett ,
Nancy L Spina ,
Bernard Beall ,
Lee H Harrison ,
Arthur Reingold ,
Chris Van Beneden
Oct 01 2007
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Abstract
Invasive group A Streptococcus (GAS) infection causes significant morbidity and mortality in the United States. We report the current epidemiologic characteristics of invasive GAS infections and estimate the potential impact of a multivalent GAS vaccine.