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[Streptococcal pharyngitis in the pediatric emergency department: value and impact of rapid antigen detection test]

N Buchbinder1, A Benzdira, A Belgaïd

  • 1Service des urgences pédiatriques, hôpital Flaubert, groupe hospitalier, 55 bis, rue Gustave-Flaubert, 76600 Le Havre, France.

Archives De Pediatrie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Francaise De Pediatrie
|July 27, 2007
PubMed

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The rapid streptococcus test strip effectively reduces antibiotic prescriptions in pediatric emergency settings. This diagnostic tool is a realistic option for improving antibiotic targeting in children with pharyngitis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric infectious diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Clinical diagnostics

Context:

  • The French Health Agency (Afssaps) recommends rapid streptococcus test strips for targeted antibiotic prescribing.
  • Antibiotic overuse is a significant public health concern, particularly in pediatric care.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the systematic implementation of rapid streptococcus test strips in a pediatric emergency department.
  • To assess the impact of rapid testing on antibiotic prescription patterns for acute pharyngitis.

Summary:

  • A study involving 2,144 children with acute pharyngitis compared rapid test strip results with laboratory cultures.
  • The rapid test demonstrated a sensitivity of 77% and specificity of 82%.
  • Antibiotic prescriptions decreased significantly, with 70% of pharyngitis cases not receiving antibiotics.

Impact:

  • Widespread use of rapid streptococcus test strips significantly impacts antibiotic prescribing practices.
  • The rapid test is a feasible and effective diagnostic tool for pediatric emergency units, aiding in judicious antibiotic use.
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