Evaluation of SD Bioline Strep A for Rapid Antigen Testing in Elementary Schoolchildren / 대한임상미생물학회지
Korean Journal of Clinical Microbiology
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: 54-58, 2007.
Artigo
em Coreano
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Rapid antigen tests (RAT) of group A streptococci (GAS) are easy to perform and can save two days of bacterial culture time. Performance of SD Bioline Strep A was analyzed in comparison with throat culture.METHODS:
Three consecutive throat swabs were taken from 308 healthy elementary schoolchildren. The first two swabs were tested for SD Bioline Strep A and Quidel Quick Vue Dipstick Strep A rapid antigen tests, and the third one was inoculated onto blood agar plate to grow GAS.RESULTS:
Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of SD Bioline Strep A were 79.3%, 88.9%, 72.2%, and 92.2% respectively. Those of Quidel Quick Vue Strep A were 58.5%, 93.8%, 77.4%, and 86.2% respectively.CONCLUSION:
SD Bioline Strep A showed a significantly higher sensitivity and a slightly lower specificity compared to Quidel Quick Vue Strep A. SD Bioline Strep A RAT should be useful for the rapid diagnosis of bacterial pharyngitis and the optimum use of antibiotics.
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Assunto principal:
Faringe
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Streptococcus pyogenes
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Faringite
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Sensibilidade e Especificidade
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Ágar
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Diagnóstico
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Antibacterianos
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Limite:
Animais
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Clinical Microbiology
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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