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STREPTOCOQUE INVASIF GROUPE [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
  • Bacterial Diseases
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
  • Maladies bactériennes
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 [...]

OBS

iGAS : L’abréviation «iGAS» provient de l’anglais «invasive group A streptococcus».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Microbiología y parasitología
  • Enfermedades bacterianas
CONT

Estreptococo invasivo del grupo A. Los estreptococos del grupo A son bacterias que suelen estar presentes en la garganta y sobre la piel.

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