Micronitrous acid extraction-coagglutination test for rapid diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis.
AUTOR(ES)
Gerber, M A
RESUMO
A micronitrous acid extraction-coagglutination test for the rapid diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis was examined in a busy pediatric clinic and found to be a simple, rapid, and inexpensive procedure with a sensitivity of 78% and a specificity of 98% when compared with blood agar culturing.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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