PREVALENCE OF STREPTOCOCCUS PYOGENES THROAT INFECTION AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
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https://doi.org/10.37547/ajbspi/Volume03Issue08-02Keywords:
Streptococcus pyogenes, throat infection, school childrenAbstract
Streptococcus pyogenes is a bacterium known to cause various infections, including throat infections, which can lead to serious complications if left untreated, particularly among school children. This cross-sectional study aims to determine the prevalence of Streptococcus pyogenes throat infection among school children in a specific geographic region. A random sample of school children will be selected, and throat swabs will be collected for laboratory analysis to identify the presence of Streptococcus pyogenes. The study will also collect relevant demographic and clinical data to assess risk factors associated with the infection. The findings of this study will provide valuable insights into the burden of Streptococcus pyogenes throat infection among school children and inform public health interventions for prevention and control.
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