Early Detection of Streptococcal Group Antigens in Skin Samples by Latex Particle Agglutination
Philippe Bernard;Louis Toty;Marcelle Mounier;François Denis;Jean-Marie Bonnetblanc;
archives of dermatology1987Vol. 123pp. 468-470
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Abstract
• The streptococcal group antigens (A to G) were researched in skin biopsy specimens by a latex agglutination technique using commercial (Slidex Streptokit bio-Mérieux and Streptex Wellcome) and experimental reagents. Twenty-seven patients with obvious cutaneous infections (12 cases of erysipelas, nine cases of cellulitis, and six cases of necrotizing fasciitis)...