Comparison of Group A Streptococcus Antigen Detection and Pathogen Culture in Paediatric Infections
GAS antigen detection and pathogen culture have comparable clinical efficacy and can both effectively guide antibiotic treatment. Rapid antigen detection can be used as the preferred screening method in clinical practice, optimising early diagnosis and treatment.
Authors
- Yan Li
- Xuran Li
- Ming Yang
- Lilong Chen
Institutions
- China Women's University (CN)
- Beijing United Family Hospital (CN)
- Beijing Children’s Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Infection and Drug Resistance
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/idr.s539930
- Primary Topic
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00