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The role of wound care in 2 group A Streptococcal outbreaks in a chicago skilled nursing facility, 2015-2016

Open Forum Infectious Diseases (2018) 5(7)
DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy145
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Two consecutive outbreaks of group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections occurred from 2015-2016 among residents of a Chicago skilled nursing facility. Evaluation of wound care practices proved crucial for identifying transmission factors and implementing prevention measures. We demonstrated shedding of GAS on settle plates during care of a colonized wound.

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Ahmed, S. S., Diebold, K. E., Brandvold, J. M., Ewaidah, S. S., Black, S., Ogundimu, A., … Van Beneden, C. A. (2018). The role of wound care in 2 group A Streptococcal outbreaks in a chicago skilled nursing facility, 2015-2016. Open Forum Infectious Diseases, 5(7). https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofy145

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