Pandemic mask mandates linked to drop in Kids' severe strep infections

NCT ID NCT06297122

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 37 times

Summary

This study tracked severe Group A Strep infections in 269 children admitted to a Paris hospital from 2018 to 2023. Researchers compared infection rates before, during, and after COVID-19 restrictions like mask-wearing and lockdowns. The goal was to understand how these measures impacted the spread of serious strep infections in kids.

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Locations

  • Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades

    Paris, 75015, France

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