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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 part of military… 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 …