Publications by authors named "Rania Khalil Alsous"
BMC Infect Dis
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- A study investigated the impact of COVID-19 health measures on the prevalence of asymptomatic Streptococcus pyogenes (GAS) carriage among schoolchildren in the southern West Bank, Palestine, comparing data from before and after the pandemic.
- Results showed a significant decline in GAS carriage from 15.7% pre-COVID-19 to 10.4% post-COVID-19, particularly among urban and medium socioeconomic children.
- Protective factors against GAS carriage included frequent hand washing and tooth brushing, while a higher BMI was identified as a risk factor.
