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GRoup A StrePtococcus

Gene Expression in Isolates of Group A Streptococci Recovered From Patients Who Are Carriers

Who can join

Ages 5 to 15 · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* 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 Criteria:

* Unable to take beta lactam antibiotics
* Other concurrent bacterial infection, i.e., pneumonia

About the study

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.

What is being tested

• Identifying group A strep carriers (other)

Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison · Participants: 180 · Started: May 9, 2011

Contact the study team

• Cherie Schommer, BA · Phone: 608-262-2631

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT01558804

Locations in the U.S.

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.