Risk factors for group A streptococcal pharyngitis and skin infections: A case control study

• मुख्य लेखकों: Julie Bennett (लेखक), Nicole J. Moreland (लेखक), Jane Zhang (लेखक), Julian Crane (लेखक), Dianne Sika-Paotonu (लेखक), Jonathan Carapetis (लेखक), Deborah A. Williamson (लेखक), Michael G. Baker (लेखक)
• स्वरूप: पुस्तक
• प्रकाशित: Elsevier, 2022-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• विषय: article
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Summary: Background: Group A streptococcal (GAS) infections can trigger an immune-mediated response resulting in acute rheumatic fever (ARF). The role of social and environmental risk factors for GAS pharyngitis and skin infections are not well understood. This study aimed to identify factors associ...