Genomic Characteristics Behind the Spread of Bacteremic Group A Streptococcus Type emm89 in Finland, 2004-2014

Conclusions. A new emm89 clone, clade 3, emerged in 2009 and spread rapidly in Finland. Patients infected with certain subclades of clade 3 were significantly more likely to die. A specific polymerase chain reaction assay was developed to follow the spread of subclade D in 2015.

Source: The Journal of Infectious Diseases - December 4, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Latronico, F., Nasser, W., Puhakainen, K., Ollgren, J., Hyyryläinen, H.-L., Beres, S. B., Lyytikäinen, O., Jalava, J., Musser, J. M., Vuopio, J. Tags: BACTERIA Source Type: research