Quick strep tests fail to catch all infections in follow-up patients

A new study questions the reliability of rapid antigen tests for detecting Group A streptococcus in patients already treated for sore throat. The findings could reshape testing protocols in primary care and affect antibiotic prescribing decisions, potentially impacting clinical outcomes and healthcare costs.

Originaltitel: Agreement between rapid antigen detection test and culture for group A streptococcus in patients recently treated for pharyngotonsillitis-a prospective observational study in primary care