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Rapid Molecular Detection and Differentiation of Influenza Viruses A and B
Published on: January 30, 2017
[Rapid antigen tests in acute pharyngitis]
1Service d'Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie, CHU Sart Tilman, Liège, Belgique.
Abstract:
Acute pharyngitis is one of the most common illnesses for which adults seek medical help from primary care physicians. Approximately 15% of cases in adults are caused by group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus. Strategies of management should aim at identifying the latter with a view to prevent the development of complications. Rapid Antigen tests have a reported specificity of more than 95%. Antibiotic therapy is only recommanded for patients with positive rapid antigen test results and those with risk factors.
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