emm226.0 (formerly stHK.0) subtype determining sequence. Identity to bases 31-180 (encodes mature N-terminus) and ungapped identity or near- identity to complete 180 base sequence defines this subtype. emm226.0 from GAS (S. pyogenes). Associated with necrotizing fasciitis in patient residing in Hong Kong. Formerly designated st980584. Strain and sequence information provided by Dr. P.L. Ho, University of Hong Kong. emm226.0.sds Length: 180 October 24, 2007 11:44 Type: N Check: 2388 .. 1 ggctttgcaa accaaacaac agttaaggct gagtcacccg ttaaggctga 51 gtcaccctca cccaaagatg aagaagatta ctataaactg caagaaatct 101 tagaacagtt cggacgtgat tatgaagagt tagaaaaaaa atatgataag 151 ttagataaag aaaataaaga gtatgcaagt