Strep Throat
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the ability of the Strep A Fluorescent Immunoassay Analyzer to accurately detect a throat swab specimen for the presence or absence of Strep A when compared to culture.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Male and female subjects three (3) years of age or older Must currently be exhibiting one or more of the following symptoms characteristic of pharyngitis * Extreme sore throat * Redness of the posterior pharyngeal wall * Difficulty Swallowing * Fever, \>38.7C (100F) at presentation or within past 24 hours * Pharyngeal exudate * Tender cervical lymphadenopathy * Absence of cough or other upper respiratory symptoms
Exclusion criteria
* Subjects currently under treatment with antibiotics are not to be included in this study. * At clinical sites requiring informed consent, unable to understand and consent to participation; for minors this includes parent or legal guardian.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Streptococcus Group B identification | Immediate | The purpose of this study was to identify via immunofluorescence technology, Group A Streptococcus, which was successfully done. |
Countries
United States