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Genetic variation in group A streptococci.
McMillan, David J Sriprakash, Kadaba S Chhatwal, Gursharan S
McMillan, David J
Sriprakash, Kadaba S
Chhatwal, Gursharan S
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2007-11
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Group A streptococcus (GAS) is responsible for a range of human diseases that vary in their clinical manifestations and severity. While numerous virulence factors have been described, the way these factors interact to promote different streptococcal diseases is less clear. In order to identify multifactorial relationships between GAS and the human host, novel high-throughput techniques such as microarrays are necessary. We have performed comparative studies using custom-designed virulence arrays to enhance our understanding of the high degree of genotypic variation that occurs in streptococci. This study has pointed to mobile genetic elements as the major agents that promote variation. Our results show that multiple combinations of genes might bring about similar clinical pictures. This adds further complexity to the intricate relationship between pathogen and host.
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Genetic variation in group A streptococci. 2007, 297 (7-8):525-32 Int. J. Med. Microbiol.
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1438-4221