Can one month of Bacteriocin Like Inhibitory Substances BLIS K12 Probiotic with Streptococcus Salivarius taken by Whakatane Primary School children prevent colonization with Group A Streptococcus (GAS) pathogens and decrease GAS Sore throats in this study.

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: Group A Streptococcal Throat colonization; Group A Streptococcal Sore throats; Infection - Studies of infection and infectious agents; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon; Public Health - Other public health

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615000402549
• Lead Sponsor: Eastern Bay Primary Health Alliance

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-04-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 531

Inclusion Criteria

All School pupils of consenting parents at three nominated primary schools

Exclusion Criteria

Pupils currently on BLIS K12, the children of non consenting parents, children with significant immunocompromise ( do not anticipate any but screening questions on consent address this possibility )

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified