Streptococcal throat carriage in a population of nursery and primary school pupils in Benin City, Nigeria
Background: Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a major cause of mortality in man. Regular disease surveillance can be achieved through evaluation of throat carriage. Objectives: To evaluate GAS throat carriage amongst nursery and primary schools pupils in Benin City, Nigeria. Method: This cross s...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Paediatric Association of Nigeria
2024-07-01
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Series: | Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics |
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Online Access: | https://www.njpaediatrics.com/index.php/njp/article/view/462 |