Preceding group A streptococcus skin and throat infections are individually associated with acute rheumatic fever: evidence from New Zealand

INTRODUCTION: Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is usually considered a consequence of group A streptococcus (GAS) pharyngitis, with GAS skin infections not considered a major trigger. The aim was to quantify the risk of ARF following a GAS-positive skin or throat swab. METHODS: This retrospective analysi...

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Autores principales: Oliver, Jane, Bennett, Julie, Thomas, Sally, Zhang, Jane, Pierse, Nevil, Moreland, Nicole J, Williamson, Deborah A, Jack, Susan, Baker, Michael
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BMJ Publishing Group 2021
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Original Research
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8663084/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34887304
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2021-007038

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8663084/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34887304
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2021-007038

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