Health-seeking behaviour and beliefs around sore throat in The Gambia: A qualitative study.

• Main Authors: Maria Suau Sans (Author), Muhammed Manneh (Author), Isatou Ceesay (Author), Amat Bittaye (Author), Gabrielle de Crombrugghe (Author), Alexander J Keeley (Author), Thushan I de Silva (Author), Jennifer Palmer (Author), Edwin P Armitage (Author), Michael Marks (Author), MRCG Strep A Study Group (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Group A Streptococcus (Strep A) bacteria causes a broad spectrum of diseases. The most common manifestations of Strep A infection are sore throat and pus-producing skin infections such as impetigo. Complications of Strep A infection can lead to inflammation in the bones, muscles, joints, and interna...