Superantigens in group A streptococcus gene diversity and humoral immune response

作者: Linda Maripuu

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关键词: Group AAsymptomaticSuperantigenImmunologyImmune systemStreptococcusMicrobiologyCarriageBiologyStreptococcus pyogenesHuman pathogen

摘要: Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a strictly human pathogen that causes infections ranging from asymptomatic carriage to the highly lethal streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS). GAS are classified ...

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