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The document discusses the diagnosis and laboratory testing for sore throats caused by Group A streptococcus (GABHS). It recommends using the McIsaac scoring system to guide testing for those with suspected GABHS pharyngitis. Throat culture remains the gold standard for confirmation, though care must be taken in specimen collection, transport, and culture techniques to maximize accuracy. Incubation of culture plates for 18-24 hours aerobically is followed by reexamination at 48 hours to identify additional
- Author
- Kokoland Kukus
- Language
- EN