Accuracy of rapid strep testing in patients who have had recent streptococcal pharyngitis.

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Abstract

The findings of this study indicate that the rapid strep test is both sensitive and specific in the setting of recent group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis, and its use might allow earlier treatment in this subgroup of patients.

Topics & Keywords

Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

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Published in: PubMed

Volume 15, Issue 4, pp. 261-5

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