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

• Main Authors: Nonglak Yoonim, Colleen Olive, Chulabhorn Pruksachatkunakorn, Michael F. Good, Sumalee Pruksakorn
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Immunology and Microbiology; Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=27744601711&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/62247
• 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...