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Risk factors for group A streptococcal pharyngitis and skin infections: A case control study

Group A streptococcal (GAS) infections can trigger an immune-mediated response resulting in acute rheumatic fever. The role of social and environmental risk factors for GAS pharyngitis and skin infections are not well understood.

Citation:
Bennett J, Moreland NJ, Zhang J, …….. Carapetis J, Williamson DA, Baker MG. Risk factors for group A streptococcal pharyngitis and skin infections: A case control study. Lancet Reg Health West Pac. 2022;26.

Keywords:
Acute rheumatic fever; Barrier to healthcare; Children; Crowding; Group A streptococcus; pharyngitis; Primary prevention; Skin infections

Abstract:
Group A streptococcal (GAS) infections can trigger an immune-mediated response resulting in acute rheumatic fever. The role of social and environmental risk factors for GAS pharyngitis and skin infections are not well understood.