PREVALENCE OF BETA-HAEMOLYTIC STREPTOCOCCAL THROAT INFECTIONS IN PAEDIATRIC AGE GROUP IN MADURAI
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 58
Abstract
PURPOSE To assess the prevalence of Streptococcal sore throat infections in the paediatric age group in order to provide prompt treatment at an early stage to reduce the fatal consequences of post-infectious sequelae. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study was undertaken from July - December 2015 in 100 children presenting with fever and sore throat. The presumptive identification of Beta haemolytic Streptococci by Bacitracin sensitivity and PYRase test were later confirmed by Latex Agglutination Test. Antibiotic sensitivity was performed by Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method according to CLSI (Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute) standards. RESULTS Out of 100 samples collected, Beta haemolytic streptococci were isolated from 76 samples (76%), in which 64 isolates (64%) belonged to Lancefield group A Streptococci. CONCLUSION The prevalence of Group A Beta haemolytic streptococci was more in paediatric patients in the age group of 11-13 years (34%) and less in the age group of 5-7 (14%). Therefore, a continued surveillance is imperative to monitor the epidemiological trends. An early treatment with appropriate antibiotics will reduce the morbidity and mortality due to complications.
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Sugumari , Mahesh Subramaniyan
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