Status:
COMPLETED
Incidence of Group A Strep Pharyngitis in School Children in Fiji
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Conditions:
Streptococcus Group A
Eligibility:
All Genders
5-14 years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to find out how often group A Streptococcus (GAS) occurs in school-age children of Central Fiji. This bacterium often causes pharyngitis (sore throat) and can also cause p...
Detailed Description
This study is the third part of a series of 5 studies including DMID protocols 05-0081, 05-0082, 05-0118, and 06-0081. The primary objectives of this prospective cohort study are to estimate the incid...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Informed consent will be obtained for all study participants.
- All children between 5-14 years of age are eligible for the study.
Exclusion
- None
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2006
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
End Date :
November 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
1000 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00284882
Start Date
January 1 2006
End Date
November 1 2006
Last Update
January 25 2008
Active Locations (1)
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Colonial War Memorial Hospital
Suva, Fiji