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Using laboratory and medical encounter records to identify impact of prophylaxis policies on group A Streptococcus in three recruit training facilities
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Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus (GABHS) has caused outbreaks in recruit training environments, where it leads to significant morbidity and, on occasion, has been linked to deaths. Streptococcal surveillance has long been a… read more… health activities. All Navy and Marine Corps training sites are required to track and record positive throat … measure against GABHS outbreaks at recruit training sites. Though streptococcal control program policies vary by site, a minimum prophylaxis protocol is required and mass …