Pharyngeal Carriage Rates and Genetic Typing of Group A Streptococcus and Streptococcus Pneumonia Among Israeli Military Basic Trainees
Summary
The study is aimed at assessing pharyngeal and nasopharyngeal Streptococcus pneumonia carriage and pharyngeal Group A streptococcus carriage among field units new recruits.
Study Design
N/A
Conditions
Carriage
Status
Completed
Source
Medical Corps, Israel Defense Force
Results (where available)
Links
- Source: http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00808821
- Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on July 15, 2010
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Gymnastics
Systematic physical exercise. This includes calisthenics, a system of light gymnastics for promoting strength and grace of carriage.
Postural Balance
A POSTURE in which an ideal body mass distribution is achieved. Postural balance provides the body carriage stability and conditions for normal functions in stationary position or in movement, such as sitting, standing, or walking.
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