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IGAS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-07-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Bacterial Diseases
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- invasive group A streptococcus
1, record 1, English, invasive%20group%20A%20streptococcus
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- iGAS 1, record 1, English, iGAS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When group A strep becomes severe, it is known as invasive group A streptococcus, or iGAS. That happens when the bacteria get into parts of the body where bacteria don’t normally exist — like blood, the brain and the lungs. 1, record 1, English, - invasive%20group%20A%20streptococcus
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Maladies bactériennes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- streptocoque invasif du groupe A
1, record 1, French, streptocoque%20invasif%20du%20groupe%20A
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- iGAS 1, record 1, French, iGAS
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le streptocoque invasif du groupe A (iGAS) est le terme utilisé lorsque la bactérie envahit l'organisme, surmontant ses défenses naturelles pour pénétrer dans des zones telles que le sang [...] 1, record 1, French, - streptocoque%20invasif%20du%20groupe%20A
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
iGAS : L'abréviation «iGAS» provient de l'anglais «invasive group A streptococcus». 2, record 1, French, - streptocoque%20invasif%20du%20groupe%20A
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
- Enfermedades bacterianas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- estreptococo invasivo del grupo A
1, record 1, Spanish, estreptococo%20invasivo%20del%20grupo%20A
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Estreptococo invasivo del grupo A. Los estreptococos del grupo A son bacterias que suelen estar presentes en la garganta y sobre la piel. 1, record 1, Spanish, - estreptococo%20invasivo%20del%20grupo%20A
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