Risk Factors for Group A Streptococcus Colonization During an Outbreak Among People Experiencing Homelessness in Anchorage, Alaska, 2017. (18th May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Adebanjo, Tolulope; Mosites, Emily; Van Beneden, Chris A; Onukwube, Jennifer; Blum, Matthew; Harper, Michael; Rudolph, Karen; Frick, Anna; Castrodale, Louisa; McLaughlin, Joseph; Bruce, Michael G; Gounder, Prabhu
• Is Part Of: Clinical infectious diseases. Volume 67:Number 11(2018)
• Page Start: 1784
• Page End: 1787
• Publication Date: 2018-05-18
• Subjects: group A Streptococcus -- homeless -- colonization -- risk factors; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; 616.905
• DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciy429
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1058-4838

Abstract

Abstract: We identified risk factors for any emm type group A streptococcal (GAS) colonization while investigating an invasive emm 26.3 GAS outbreak among people experiencing homelessness in Alaska. Risk factors included upper extremity skin breakdown, sleeping outdoors, sharing blankets, and infrequent tooth brushing. Our results may help guide control efforts in future outbreaks.