Distribution of emm types and superantigens among group A Streptococcus isolates recovered from northern Tshwane, South Africa
These epidemiological findings offer significant data on the <i>emm</i> types and SAgs in GAS isolates circulating in the region, which may inform the development of an effective vaccine.
Authors
- Maphoshane Nchabeleng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4385-8915)
- M Roux (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3947-9023)
- John Y. Bolukaoto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9483-7466)
- Matete Olga Kgasha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2120-1234)
- Xongani Khosa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5526-2812)
- Skuvet T. Mashailane (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7037-5743)
Institutions
- National Health Laboratory Service (ZA)
- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (ZA)
- Dr George Mukhari Hospital (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-09-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4102/sajid.v40i1.714
- Primary Topic
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00