Early detection of streptococci in swabs by latex agglutination before culture
- 1 March 1984
- journal article
- Published by American Society for Microbiology in Journal of Clinical Microbiology
- Vol. 19 (3) , 432-3
- https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.19.3.432-433.1984
Abstract
A commercial streptococcal grouping system was used to demonstrate streptococcal antigen in swabs before culture. The method detected 81% of the streptococci of groups A, B, C, and G subsequently isolated in culture. The method offers a sensitive and specific method for the early detection of beta-hemolytic streptococci.Keywords
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