Effectiveness of an integrated program for the prevention of rheumatic heart disease in endemic regions: an incomplete stepped wedge cluster randomized trial

Abstract

Timely detection and treatment of Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infections (GAHBS) pharyngitis among children represents an effective target for primary prevention of Rheumatic heart disease (RHD). To study different approaches to reduce the burden of RHD include primary and secondary antibiotic prevention.