RecruitingNCT01558804
GRoup A StrePtococcus
Gene Expression in Isolates of Group A Streptococci Recovered From Patients Who Are Carriers
Sponsor
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Enrollment
180 participants
Start Date
May 9, 2011
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of the research is to help understand why some children become carriers of strep and whether children who are carriers need to be treated with antibiotics.
Eligibility
Min Age: 5 YearsMax Age: 15 Years
Inclusion Criteria5
- Children ages 5-15 years
- Positive rapid antigen detection test for group A streptococcus
- Parent or legal guardian present and able to provide consent
- Provider prescribes treatment with a beta lactam antibiotic
- English speaking
Exclusion Criteria2
- Unable to take beta lactam antibiotics
- Other concurrent bacterial infection, i.e., pneumonia
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Interventions
OTHERIdentifying group A strep carriers
At study entry, at 14 days, and if follow up is positive, again in 14-21 days: Standard culture for GAS and analysis of mRNA.
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NCT01558804