What is the primary laboratory test used to diagnose streptococcal pharyngitis?
Correct Answer: Rapid antigen detection test
- Step 1: Understand that streptococcal pharyngitis is an infection in the throat caused by bacteria called Group A Streptococcus.
- Step 2: Know that doctors need a test to confirm if someone has this infection.
- Step 3: Learn that the primary test used is called the rapid antigen detection test.
- Step 4: This test works by quickly checking for the presence of Group A Streptococcus in a throat swab sample.
- Step 5: If the test is positive, it means the person has streptococcal pharyngitis.
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