| Persistent streptococcal throat infection in a preparatory school for boys. | |
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PMID: 4093609 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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An outbreak of streptococcal throat infection which took place in a preparatory school for boys (some of whom were choristers) over three terms from November 1983 to June 1984 is described. Typing of the organism revealed that four successive outbreaks, each due to a different type, had occurred. Thirty-nine per cent of the boys were affected, the incidence of infection being higher among boarders than day boys. Infection seemed to spread via the forms, dormitories and choir. Recurrent attacks occurred in 32% of infected boys. The complication rate was 8%. Treatment with penicillin was always effective but did not prevent reinfection. Suggestions for the management of an outbreak of sore throat in a school are given. |
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Authors:
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J H Briscoe |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of hygiene Volume: 95 ISSN: 0022-1724 ISO Abbreviation: J Hyg (Lond) Publication Date: 1985 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1986-04-04 Completed Date: 1986-04-04 Revised Date: 2010-01-28 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375374 Medline TA: J Hyg (Lond) Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 671-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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Adolescent Child Disease Outbreaks / epidemiology* England Humans Male Penicillins / therapeutic use Pharyngitis / drug therapy, epidemiology* Recurrence Schools Streptococcal Infections / complications, drug therapy, epidemiology* Streptococcus / classification Time Factors |
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0/Penicillins |
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