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. 1984 Mar;19(3):432-3.
doi: 10.1128/jcm.19.3.432-433.1984.

Early detection of streptococci in swabs by latex agglutination before culture

D N Petts

Early detection of streptococci in swabs by latex agglutination before culture

D N Petts. J Clin Microbiol. 1984 Mar.

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.

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