In vitro evaluation of five rapid antigen detection tests for group A beta-haemolytic streptococcal sore throat infections.

BACKGROUND: Using accurate and easy to use rapid antigen detection tests (RADTs) to identify group A beta-haemolytic Streptococci (GABHS) sore throat infections could reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescribing and antimicrobial resistance. Although there is no international consensus on the use of RA...

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Main Authors: Lasseter, G, McNulty, C, Richard Hobbs, F, Mant, D, Little, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009