Risk factors for Streptococcus pyogenes skin infections during an outbreak in Ethiopia: a case-control study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite being in existence for hundreds of years, Streptococcus pyogenes remains a significant cause of global morbidity and mortality, with a particular impact in resource-limited settings like Ethiopia. Even though research on Streptococcus pyogenes skin infections in Ethiopia is growing, there's a gap in identifying the potential risk factors contributing to this infection with prevention and control measures. The primary objective of this case-control study design was to identify potential risk factors of Streptococcus pyogenes skin infections and outbreak investigation was also undertaken to control and prevent the spread of Streptococcus pyogenes.

Methods

A case-control study was conducted in the South Gondar Zone of Andabet and Dera districts from December

SUBMITTER: Abate AY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12465534 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature