Strep Throat
Alternate Names : Streptococcal Pharyngitis
How is the disease diagnosed?
Strep throat may be suspected after a medical history and physical exam are
performed. The back of the throat is swabbed to get a sample of the bacteria. Tests that may be done on this sample are
ELISA, or "quick strep," which makes it possible to make
the diagnosis within 15 minutes
throat culture, which involves the growing of bacteria and takes at
least 24 hours
Blood tests, including a complete blood count orCBC, may also be done to check for infection.
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