Early detection of streptococci in swabs by latex agglutination before culture.
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چکیده
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.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical microbiology
دوره 19 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1984