VEDA LAB Strepa’lert group A B-haemolytic streptococcal bacteria, Self-diagnosis test strips, 1 pcs.

Throat infection with group A B-haemolytic streptococcus (also known as Streptococcus pyogenes) is the most common bacterial cause of acute pharyngitis, and can also cause some skin infections such as impetigo and erysipelas. Viral infections cause most sore throats. In such cases, antibiotics are ineffective and the infection resolves on its own. Although Strep A throat infections can sometimes resolve within a few days without treatment, doctors prescribe antibiotics to prevent associated complications, which can be serious, such as rheumatic fever or acute glomerulonephritis.
STREPA'LERT® is a specific immunological test for the detection of group A streptococcus bacteria in throat infections. It helps to quickly find out whether a sore throat is caused by streptococcus type A or other micro-organisms (usually viruses) that do not require antibiotics.