Diagnostic accuracy of a rapid nucleic acid test for group A streptococcal pharyngitis using saliva samples: protocol for a prospective multicenter study in primary care

Abstract Background Group A streptococcus is found in 20–40% of cases of childhood pharyngitis; the remaining cases are viral. Streptococcal pharyngitis (“strep throat”) is usually treated with antibiotics, while these are not indicated in viral cases. Most guidelines recommend relying on a diagnost...

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Published in:	Diagnostic and Prognostic Research
Main Authors:	Robert Touitou, Philippe Bidet, Constance Dubois, Henri Partouche, Stéphane Bonacorsi, Camille Jung, Robert Cohen, Corinne Levy, Jérémie F. Cohen
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2023-07-01
Subjects:	Acute pharyngitis Sore throat Rapid antigen detection tests Rapid nucleic acid tests Group A streptococcus Primary care
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s41512-023-00150-4