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Natural history of impetigo: I. Site sequence of acquisition and familial patterns of spread of cutaneous streptococci
Patricia Ferrieri, Adnan S. Dajani, Lewis W. Wannamaker, S. Stephen Chapman
Patricia Ferrieri, Adnan S. Dajani, Lewis W. Wannamaker, S. Stephen Chapman
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Natural history of impetigo: I. Site sequence of acquisition and familial patterns of spread of cutaneous streptococci

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The appearance on and spread of Group A streptococci among different body sites in relationship to the development of impetigo were studied prospectively in 31 children in five families. During July and August 1969 intensive clinical, bacteriological, and serological observations were made, including cultures taken at least every other day.

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Patricia Ferrieri, Adnan S. Dajani, Lewis W. Wannamaker, S. Stephen Chapman

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