Journal article
Severe Group A Streptococcal Soft-Tissue Infections in Ontario: 1992–1996
Abstract
A prospective, population-based, surveillance study of invasive soft-tissue infections due to group A streptococci was conducted in Ontario, Canada, from 1992 through 1996. Demographic and clinical information was obtained by patient interview and chart review. Isolates were characterized by M protein and T agglutination typing. The incidence of necrotizing fasciitis (NF) increased from 0.08 cases per 100,000 population in 1992 to 0.49 cases …
Authors
Sharkawy A; Low DE; Saginur R; Gregson D; Schwartz B; Jessamine P; Green K; McGeer A; Group OGASS
Journal
Clinical Infectious Diseases, Vol. 34, No. 4, pp. 454–460
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
February 15, 2002
DOI
10.1086/338466
ISSN
1058-4838