Use of whole-genome sequencing to detect transmission of group A Streptococcus in Houston, TX.

ABSTRACT: We used a combination of local, comprehensive strain surveillance and bacterial whole-genome sequencing to identify potential transmission events of group A streptococcus (GAS) in Houston, TX, USA. We identified pharyngeal and skin and soft tissue sources of infection as having important roles in community GAS transmission, including invasive diseases.

SUBMITTER: Alamarat ZI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9394528 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature