Prevalence of beta hemolytic streptococci carrier rate among schoolchildren in Salem.
Indian J Pediatr
;
2001 Oct; 68(10): 985-6
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-84813
ABSTRACT
A preliminary study was conducted to identify the carriers of beta hemolytic streptococci (BHS) among school children. BHS were identified, grouped by latex agglutination test and tested for susceptibility to penicillin, erythromycin and cefazolin from their throat swabs. Prevalence of BHS was found to be 21.6% with group G (43.2%) as the predominant group followed by group A (28.8%). All the isolates were sensitive to the antibiotics tested. Health cards were issued to the carriers of group A beta hemolytic streptococci.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Pharynx
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Streptococcal Infections
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Streptococcus agalactiae
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Carrier State
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Child
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Child, Preschool
Type of study:
Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
2001
Type:
Article
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