Bacteriological culture for group A streptococcus this service includes a bacteriological study to identify Streptococcus pyogenes (beta-hemolytic streptococcus group A) and determine its sensitivity to antibiotics. Streptococcus pyogenes is the most common causative agent of bacterial infections that can affect the upper respiratory tract, skin and lead to various complications.

Significance of the study:

Beta-hemolytic streptococcus group A is the main cause of bacterial pharyngitis, especially in children and adolescents, where this pathogen causes 35-40% of cases of the disease, and in adults - 5-15%.