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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Main Authors: Owobu AC, Sadoh WE, Oviawe O
Format: Article
Sprog:English
Udgivet: Paediatric Association of Nigeria 2024-07-01
Serier:Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics
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Online adgang:https://www.njpaediatrics.com/index.php/njp/article/view/462