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Modes of transmission and attack rates of group A Streptococcal infection: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Group A Streptococcus (Strep A) is an important cause of mortality and morbidity globally. This bacterium is responsible for a range of different infections and post-infectious sequelae. Summarising the current knowledge of Strep A transmission to humans will address gaps in the evidence and inform prevention and control strategies. The objective of this study is to evaluate the modes of transmission and attack rates of group A streptococcal infection in human populations.

Citation:
Barth DD, Daw J, Xu R, Enkel S, Pickering J, McRae T, Engel, ME, Carapetis JR, Wyber R, Bowen AC. Modes of transmission and attack rates of group A Streptococcal infection: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. Syst Rev. 2021;10(1):90.

Keywords:
Environmental health; Group A Streptococcus; Public health; Systematic review; Transmission.

Abstract:
Group A Streptococcus (Strep A) is an important cause of mortality and morbidity globally. This bacterium is responsible for a range of different infections and post-infectious sequelae. Summarising the current knowledge of Strep A transmission to humans will address gaps in the evidence and inform prevention and control strategies. The objective of this study is to evaluate the modes of transmission and attack rates of group A streptococcal infection in human populations.