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Growth of S. pyogenes JRS4 in various organs of infected mice
| Organ | S. pyogenes JRS4 recovered (CFU/tissue)a |
|---|---|
| Joint | (1.03 ± 0.87) × 107 |
| Lung | (4.36 ± 3.89) × 103 |
| Heart | (2.33 ± 4.04) × 102 |
| Liver | (5.66 ± 4.04) × 102 |
Samples were obtained from mice with severe arthritis (arthritis index = 3) 21 days after infection. Results are expressed as the mean ± standard deviation (n = 3). P < 0.05 versus CFU in joint (Mann-Whitney U test).
