Group A Streptococcus, Strep Throat
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the ability of the Sofia Strep A FIA test and Sofia Analyzer to accurately detect a throat swab specimen for the presence or absence of Group A Streptococcus when compared to culture.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Presence of sore throat * Redness of the posterior pharyngeal wall * Tonsillar exudate * Tonsillar swelling * Tender anterior cervical adenopathy * Fever, \> 38º C (100.4ºF) at presentation or within past 24 hours Other symptoms that may be present, in addition to above symptoms for GAS: * Rash, typical of scarlet fever * Abnormal tympanic membranes * Palatal petechiae
Exclusion criteria
* Subjects treated with antibiotics currently or within the previous week (7 days) 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.
Countries
United States