Asialoglycoprotein receptor antibodies (ASGPR)

Antigens of Streptococcus group A

Clinical significance

Bacteria of the genus Streptococcus include dozens of speciesów, but pathogenic to humans are more than a dozen. They are divided into groups according to the antigenic structure of the componentsór of the cell wall. Group A streptococci include S. pyogenes and a few strains of S. anginosus and S. constelatus. Streptococcus pyogenes is a gram-positive bacterium that causes inflammation and suppuration of the góral dróg of the respiratory tract, middle ear, as well as the skin, fascia or endocardium. It can also cause septicemia and postpartum infections. Detection of Streptococcus antigenów can indicate active infection, but rów can also occur in healthy people whoóre carriers of the pathogen.

Patient preparation

Material: throat swab