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RocA Has Serotype-Specific Gene Regulatory and Pathogenesis Activities in Serotype M28 Group A Streptococcus

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Serotype M28 group A streptococcus (GAS) is a common cause of infections such as pharyngitis (“strep throat”) and necrotizing fasciitis (“flesh-eating” disease). Relatively little is known about the molecular mechanisms underpinning M28 GAS pathogenesis.

Source: Infection and Immunity

DOI: 10.1128/iai.00467-18

Authors: Paul E. Bernard, Priyanka Kachroo, Luchang Zhu, Stephen B. Beres, Jesus M. Eraso, Zaid Kajani, S. Wesley Long, James M. Musser, Randall J. Olsen

Institutions: Texas A&M Health Science Center, Houston Methodist, Houston Methodist Research Institute, Weill Cornell Medicine

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

Funder: Fondren Foundation

OpenAlex ID: W2887156232

FWCI: 2.099

Cites: 109

Cited by: 15

Related to: 10