Oral cavity swabbing for diagnosis of group a Streptococcus: a prospective study
Abstract Background Throat pain is a common complaint in the ambulatory setting. Diagnosis of group A Streptococcus is made with a culture, molecular test or a rapid antigen detection test from the tonsils or the posterior pharyngeal wall, while other areas of the oral cavity are considered unaccept...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-03-01
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| Series: | BMC Family Practice |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12875-020-01129-6 |