Laboratory diagnosis of Streptococcus pyogenes can be done using several methods, including microscopy, culture, rapid antigen test, and molecular tests such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Specimens for bacteriological investigations can include pus or exudate. Gram staining of pus or exudate iRead more
Laboratory diagnosis of Streptococcus pyogenes can be done using several methods, including microscopy, culture, rapid antigen test, and molecular tests such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Specimens for bacteriological investigations can include pus or exudate. Gram staining of pus or exudate is a rapid and presumptive diagnostic procedure. A throat swab culture is the most specific method for diagnosis. A swab sample from your throat can be tested for the presence of S. pyogenes using a rapid antigen test or PCR test. Is
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Pneumococcal pneumonia is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae. Laboratory diagnosis of pneumococcal pneumonia can be done through several methods, including blood tests, chest X-rays, pulse oximetry, sputum test, and urine test. Blood tests can confirm an infection and try to identify tRead more
Pneumococcal pneumonia is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae. Laboratory diagnosis of pneumococcal pneumonia can be done through several methods, including blood tests, chest X-rays, pulse oximetry, sputum test, and urine test. Blood tests can confirm an infection and try to identify the type of organism causing the infection. A chest X-ray can help diagnose pneumonia and determine the extent and location of the infection. Pulse oximetry measures the oxygen level in your blood. A sputum test can confirm the cause of infection. A urine test can identify bacterial infection of Streptococcus pneumoniae.
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