The association between varicella (chickenpox) and group A streptococcus infections in historical perspective

Objectives: The aim of the research is to investigate the historical relationship between varicella and Streptococcus pyogenes infections. In the past few decades, varicella has been identified as a risk factor for invasive group A streptococcus infections. The question is whether this relationship...

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Main Author: Stephen Coleman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2016-07-01
Series:SAGE Open Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2050312116658909