Association between C-Reactive Protein Rapid Test and Group A Streptococcus Infection in Acute Pharyngitis

Conclusion: CRP concentrations are not associated with group A streptococcus infection in patients with acute pharyngitis. The use of this point of care test is therefore not useful for distinguishing patients who require antibiotic therapy.

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Source: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine - May 7, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Calvino, O., Llor, C., Gomez, F., Gonzalez, E., Sarvise, C., Hernandez, S. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research