These tests for streptococci are available
If streptococcal angina is suspected, a Streptococcal A rapid test can be performed. For this purpose, a small amount of throat secretion is taken and mixed with a specified liquid. The mixture is then placed on a test kit.
The result can be read off after only a few minutes.The test is highly specific but not very sensitive. This means that a negative result cannot exclude an infection. However, if the result is positive, one can be relatively sure of an infection.
For any streptococcal infection, a bacterial culture can be made. This requires a little secretion from the affected body region. This can be pharyngeal or vaginal secretion or wound fluid if a wound infection is suspected.
This secretion is then specially processed and cultivated. After a waiting period, the bacteria contained in the test substance can be read off during cultivation. A disadvantage is that this method can be relatively lengthy.
The test is highly specific but not very sensitive. This means that a negative result cannot exclude an infection. However, if the result is positive, one can be relatively sure of an infection.
For any streptococcal infection, a bacterial culture can be made. This requires a little secretion from the affected body region. This can be pharyngeal or vaginal secretion or wound fluid if a wound infection is suspected.
This secretion is then specially processed and cultivated. After a waiting period, the bacteria contained in the test substance can be read off during cultivation. A disadvantage is that this method can be relatively lengthy.
