Prevalence of Asymptomatic Pharyngeal Carriage of Streptococcus pyogenes and Associated Factors Among School Children in the South-West Bank, Palestine: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study
Date
2024-04-01
Authors
Rana Mahmoud Maraqa
Duha Shokri Qawasmeh
Sakra Mohammad Abu Jaber
Iman Abd Almuti Ghatasha
Rania Khalil Alsous
Ibrahim Ghannam
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Publisher
Deanship of Research/ Al-Quds University
Abstract
Streptococcus pyogenes (GAS), a gram-positive coccus, poses a significant public health burden due to its diverse spectrum of infections, ranging from mild pharyngitis ("strep throat") to severe invasive diseases like necrotizing fasciitis and toxic shock syndrome. Asymptomatic pharyngeal carriage, particularly prevalent among children, plays a crucial role in GAS transmission and outbreaks.