Group A streptococci in children with acute pharyngitis in Sousse, Tunisia
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2004; 10 (4-5): 488-493
in English
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ABSTRACT
A 1-year prospective study in 2 paediatric outpatient clinics in Sousse, Tunisia, aimed to determine the presence of group A streptococci in acute pharyngitis cases and carriers, and the distribution of the serotypes and biotypes. Group A streptococci were found in 9.0% of throat swabs from 155 controls and 17.7% from 474 patients [P < 0.05]. Of 43 strains isolated from patients and submitted for typing, 15 different types were identified, the most common being M75 [14 strains; 32.5%], M9 [6 strains; 14.0%], M76 [5 strains; 11.6%] and M12 [4 strains; 9.3%]. Three strains were non-typeable [7.0%]. Biotyping of the strains showed 3 predominant biotypes biotype 3 [n = 14], biotype 2 [n = 11], and biotype 1 [n = 7]
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Streptococcus pyogenes
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Carrier State
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Chi-Square Distribution
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Child, Preschool
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Urban Health
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Acute Disease
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Ambulatory Care Facilities
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J.
Year:
2004
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