Diagnosis of Group A Streptococcus infection
10.3760/cma.j.cn101070-20220614-00710
- VernacularTitle:A族链球菌感染的诊断
- Author:
Sangjie YU
1
;
Chuanqing WANG
Author Information
1. 国家儿童医学中心,首都医科大学附属北京儿童医院,北京市儿科研究所微生物研究室,儿科学国家重点学科,教育部儿科重大疾病研究重点实验室,北京 100045
- Keywords:
Group A Streptococcus;
Infection;
Diagnosis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics
2022;37(21):1619-1621
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is a beta-hemolytic Streptococcus, which is often referred to as Streptococcus pyogenes in traditional clinical practice.It is the most important pathogenic bacterium in the Streptococcus genus.GAS infection and its sequelae have a huge impact on the health of children and the youth.Therefore, it has always been a serious problem that adversely affects public health and the national economy.The purpose of this article is to advocate early, rapid, and accurate diagnosis of GAS infection in order to reduce the severity of the disease, guide the rational use of antibiotics, and achieve the best cost-effectiveness effect.