Systematic Review of Household Transmission of Strep A: A Potential Site for Prevention That Has Eluded Attention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep A) is the sixth-most common infectious disease globally, its transmission within the household remains an understudied driver of infection. We undertook a systematic review to better understand the transmission of Strep A among people within the home, while highlighting opportunities for prevention.

Methods

A search strategy was applied to 5 databases between September 2022 and March 2023. Results were limited to articles published between January 2000 and March 2023. Texts were reviewed by 2 authors and the following data extracted: article details (title, author, year), study type, transmission year, country, participant age, infection status, molecular testing, and transmission mode. Funding was provided by the Australian

SUBMITTER: Enkel SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11481456 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature