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Presence of Beijing strain in individuals according to number of infections. Individuals with a Beijing strain of infection were more likely to have subsequent infections (P < .001). Of the 19 individuals who had ≥2 disease episodes, 1 of which was Beijing, Beijing was the first infection in 6 individuals, and a subsequent infection in 13 individuals.
