Bacteriological culture for group A streptococcus this service is necessary for the identification of Streptococcus pyogenes (beta-hemolytic streptococcus group A) and determination of its sensitivity to antibiotics.

General characteristics:

Streptococcus pyogenes is one of the most common pathogens of bacterial infections, which affects the upper respiratory tract, skin and can lead to various complications. It is the main cause of bacterial pharyngitis, in particular in children and adolescents (35-40% of cases) and adults (5-15% of cases). The pathogen causes diseases such as tonsillitis (angina), pharyngitis, scarlet fever, erysipelas.