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A review of the technical basis for the control of conditions associated with GAS infections
Authors: World Health Organization
Number of pages: 46
Publication date: 2005
Languages: English
WHO reference number: WHO/FCH/CAH/05.08; WHO/IVB/05.13
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Overview
Most GAS control activities have fallen in the past into rheumatic heart disease (RHD) secondary prophylaxis programs, and management of acute rheumatic fever, RHD and sore throat / GAS pharyngitis. The review looks into the entire range of potential strategies for controlling GAS diseases, and discusses the evidence supporting them and the associated cost.
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