Citation:
Pickering JL, Barth DD, Bowen AC. Performance and Practicality of a Rapid Molecular Test for the Diagnosis of Strep A Pharyngitis in a Remote Australian Setting. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2020;103(6):2530-2.
Keywords:
Australia/epidemiology; Delivery of Health Care; Nucleic Acid Amplification; Techniques/methods; Pilot Projects; Streptococcal Infections/diagnosis/microbiology; Streptococcus pyogenes/isolation & purification; Time Factors
Abstract:
Over 5 days, 120 schoolchildren from two schools in the remote Kimberley region of Australia were screened for Strep A pharyngitis. Molecular point-of-care testing identified Strep A pharyngitis in 13/18 (72.2%) symptomatic children. The portability and feasibility of molecular point-of-care testing was highly practical for remote settings.
Performance and Practicality of a Rapid Molecular Test for the Diagnosis of Strep A Pharyngitis in a Remote Australian Setting
Over 5 days, 120 schoolchildren from two schools in the remote Kimberley region of Australia were screened for Strep A pharyngitis. Molecular point-of-care testing identified Strep A pharyngitis in 13/18 (72.2%) symptomatic children. The portability and feasibility of molecular point-of-care testing was highly practical for remote settings.