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About 15 million people in the U.S. see the doctor for a sore throat every year. 20 to 30 percent of children and 5 to 15 percent of adults will be diagnosed with strep throat. Strep throat is also known as streptococcal pharyngitis. It's caused by strep bacteria. Strep throat is often misdiagnosed with viral sore throat infections. Using Stanbio's QuStick Strep A test doctors can detect tough cases of strep throat that other tests miss. In the Stanbio test, fewer colonies are required to yield a positive result. Test results appear in only 5 minutes, improving outcomes for doctors and patients.
A positive QuStick Strep A test with symptoms establishes a positive diagnosis. In adults, a negative rapid test is sufficient to rule out Strep.
Strep throat will usually go away in 3 to 7 days with or without treatment. Doctors usually treat strep throat with antibiotics even though they may not make you well faster. Antibiotics simply shorten the time you are able to spread the disease to others and lower the risk of spreading the infection to other parts of your body. The ability to test patients rapidly for strep throat, especially adults, is important.
Where do I get a strep test?
Order strep tests from QuickMedical. Order 3 Strep A kits (50 tests) and get another Strep A kit for free! Only medical professionals should request and perform rapid strep tests. Only health professionals can properly diagnose a potential case of strep throat. This offer only lasts for a limited time, so order soon if you need a QuStick Strep A rapid strep throat swab test.
Source: Quick Medical Staff on Monday, September 17, 2012
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