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Survey of emm -Like Gene Sequences from Pharyngeal Isolates of Group C and Group G Streptococci Collected in Spain

Year: 2005

Type: article

Abstract: We conducted a nationwide surveillance of the variable 5' emm-like (M-like protein gene) sequences from 214 pharyngeal group C and group G streptococci. Almost 75% of the isolates exhibited emm or emm-like sequences previously described. We identified six new 5' emm-like regions, and almost 23% of the isolates were nontypeable. Five emm-like sequences accounted for more than 50% of the isolates in group C and group G, suggesting horizontal gene transfer between strains of different species.

Source: Journal of Clinical Microbiology

DOI: 10.1128/jcm.43.3.1433-1436.2005

Authors: Sebastián Albertí, Cesar García-Rey, María Isabel García-Laorden, Rafael Dal-Ré, Juan García-de-Lomas

Institutions: Universitat de les Illes Balears, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia

Language: English

Topic: Streptococcal Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2136107218

FWCI: 1.077

Cites: 20

Cited by: 17

Related to: 10