Increased prevalence of group A streptococcus isolates in streptococcal toxic shock syndrome cases i...
Increased prevalence of group A streptococcus isolates in streptococcal toxic shock syndrome cases in Japan from 2010 to 2012
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Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press
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Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press
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Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is a severe invasive infection characterized by the sudden onset of shock, multi-organ failure, and high mortality. In Japan, appropriate notification measures based on the Infectious Disease Control law are mandatory for cases of STSS caused by β-haemolytic streptococcus. STSS is mainly caused by group A s...
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Increased prevalence of group A streptococcus isolates in streptococcal toxic shock syndrome cases in Japan from 2010 to 2012
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1680447431
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1680447431
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0950-2688
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1469-4409
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10.1017/S0950268814001265
