Evaluation of the direct detection of gr
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T. Jonckheer; H. Goossens; M. Donder; J. Levy; J. P. Butzler
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Article
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1986
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Springer
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English
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An evaluation of the Directigen Group A Strep Test (DGAST) in comparison with the traditional culture technique, was carried out on 1907 throat specimens, obtained from pediatric patients suspected of having a group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis. Of the 344 specimens positive by culture