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Rapid Detection of Streptococcus pyogenes in Pleural Fluid Samples from Pediatric Patients with Empyema
Zheng, Xiaotian , O'Leary, Amanda, Uhl, James R., Patel, Robin , Shulman, Stanford T., Patel, Robin
Journal of Clinical Microbiology | May 24, 2012 | Volume: 50 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 2786-2787
ABSTRACT A total of 120 pleural fluid specimens from 113 pediatric patients were tested using two rapid antigen detection assays for Streptococcus pyogenes . Results were compared to culture, Gram stain, and PCR results. Each rapid antigen assay detected 9 out of 10 (90%) PCR-positive samples, with 100% specificity. These antigen detection assays are useful to provide microbiological diagnosis of empyema caused by S. pyogenes .