A Study of Group a Streptococcal Pharyngitis among 3–15-Year-Old Children Attending Clinics for an Acute Sore Throat.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2019, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Group A beta- hemolytic Streptococcus (GABHS) is the most important cause of sore throat in children for obvious reasons. Methods: This was a cross-sectional hospital-based study in the ENT OPD.The study population included all children between ages 3 and 15 years presenting at the OPD. Results: GABHS was isolated in 70.00% of the children. Streptococcus viridans was found in 4 (13.3%) while the remaining 5 (16.67%) were sterile. The age group with the highest proportion of GABHS was age 3–6 years. The youngest age group (3–6 years) also had the highest frequency of S. viridans which is a normal flora. Conclusion: The current study has shown that the proportion of GABHS throat infection is high.
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Gaurav Parashar
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