Comparison of Immunochromatographic Test for rapid detection of group A streptococcal antigen with culture in Pediatric patients.

Throat swabbing by two port germ Amines agar (copan) swabs,then the swabs were randomly labeled as swab A and swab B.Swab A was processed for rapid streptococcal test and swab B was processed for culture in Colombia blood agar.All patients were followed up after 48-72 hours with the final culture results that ultimately determined the need to continue or discontinue treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients presenting with the possible diagnosis of Bacterial pharyngitis,between 1-14 years of age.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who received antibiotics within two weeks from presentation