M protein typing of Thai group A streptococcal isolates by PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis

• Main Authors: Yoonim N., Olive C., Pruksachatkunakorn C., Good M.F., Pruksakorn S.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-27744601711&partnerID=40&md5=ad4cd9ae78b09a6be5a3289eacd5e799; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16225702; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/1825
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Background: Group A streptococcal (GAS) infections can lead to the development of severe post-infectious sequelae, such as rheumatic fever (RF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD). RF and RHD are a major health concern in developing countries, and in indigenous populations of developed nations. The ma...