What's a Rapid Strep Test? A rapid strep test involves a quick throat swab. Within minutes, the test can detect group A streptococcus bacteria, which can cause strep throat and other infections ...

Beta-hemolytic group A streptococcus is the most common bacterial agent associated with pharyngitis. Rapid antigen detection tests should be used to diagnose pharyngitis (tonsillitis) due to ...

Following reports of strep A tests being available on the NHS in Wales but not England, we asked the Welsh government where parents could get hold of these free tests and how effective they were.

A trial testing for Group B Strep during pregnancies has been welcomed by a mum who lost her son to the bacterial infection. The trial at Derriford Hospital will see routine testing for the ...