emm31.4 (emm-cluster A-C5) 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. emm31.4 from group A strep upper respiratory isolate 6601-99 recovered in Brazil during 1997-1998. Sequence and information provided by Dr. Debra Bessen, New York Medical College. emm31.4.sds Length: 180 January 30, 2007 14:28 Type: N Check: 8898 .. 1 GGACTGGTAG CAGGGCAGAT AGTAAAGGCA GATACTGGTA GTGTTAATGG 51 AGAGTATGAT AGACATGTTA AATTAAAAAA TCAAATTGAG AACTTGTTAG 101 AGCGGGTTGA ACAATTAGGT AATAGCCATA ATAATAATTA CGAACAATAT 151 CGTCATTATT CAACAACTGG CGGCGTTACC