title: Rapid detection methods in microbiology: are they right for your office?
abstract: This article discusses some of the direct test methods for diagnosing Group A streptococcal pharyngitis, urinary tract infection, and the three most common sexually transmitted diseases: gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and Herpes simplex virus infection. Emphasis is placed on their practicality for the office setting as well as the limitations of the test methods in various patient populations.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Needham
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*; D058016:Health Facility Administration; D006801:Humans; D008828:Microbiological Techniques; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D010824:Physicians' Offices / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic