Tuesday, November 5, 2013

News From Medical News Today

News From Medical News Today


Strep throat home test 'could save thousands of doctor's visits'

Posted: 05 Nov 2013 12:00 AM PST

Researchers have created a home test for strep throat that they say is almost as accurate as laboratory tests and could eliminate the need for doctor's visits for sore throat. This is according to a study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. Strep throat is a type of sore throat caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as group A streptococcus (GAS)...

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