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

Streptococcal Pharyngitis

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

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying Identifying group A strep carriers for people with streptococcal pharyngitis. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 5 Years to 15 Years.

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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.

Locations(1)

UW Health Pediatric Clinics

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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