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Characteristics of the GAS strains studied
| Characteristics | No of strains isolated from postpartum invasive infection | No of strains isolated from vaginal carriage |
|---|---|---|
| Serogrouping: group A | 30 | 37 |
| Phenotyping (API Strep): S.pyogenes | 30 | 37 |
| Sensitive to penicillin | 30 | 37 |
| MLSB resistance profile (erytromycin 15 ug/ + clindamycin 2 ug) | 0 | 5 |
