β-hemolytic streptococcal throat carriage and tonsillopharyngitis: a cross-sectional prevalence study in Gabon, Central Africa.
Background: Group A streptococcus (GAS) and possibly other β-hemolytic streptococci (BHS) account for a considerable morbidity and mortality burden in African populations; however, disproportionately little is known about the epidemiology of BHS in sub-Saharan Africa. This study assessed the prevale...
| Publicado en: | Infection Vol. 43; no. 2; pp. 177 - 184 |
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| Autores principales: | , , , , |
| Formato: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Springer Nature
Apr2015
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