title: Early detection of streptococci in swabs by latex agglutination before culture.
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.
mesh_terms: D000942:Antigens, Bacterial / Q000032:analysis*; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D006801:Humans; D007841:Latex Fixation Tests; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000145:classification / Q000276:immunology*
chemical_list: D000942:Antigens, Bacterial