Leukocyte esterase detection from throat swab
OwnerKumara Venkatanarayana Nibhanipudiinventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to the field of infectious diseases. The invention specifically relates to the diagnostic test for acute bacterial pharyngitis. The test is used in screening for Group A Beta Haemolytic Streptococcus by the identifying the presence of leukocyte esterase in the throat. The Leukocyte Esterase Throat Swab Test is compared to the Rapid Step Test for efficiency in terms of fast delivery of results.
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A method of diagnostic test to screen for a bacterial source of infection in acute bacterial pharyngitis using the Leukocyte Esterase Test.
A method of diagnostic test to screen for a bacterial source of infection followed by confirming the cause as Group A beta-haemolytic streptococcal infection in acute bacterial pharyngitis.
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