Self-test for strep throat & scarlet fever.

Do you have strep throat caused by Streptococcus A? Now it's finally possible to test yourself for strep throat at home with the strep throat test from Quicktest! As scarlet fever is caused by the bacterium S. pyogenes, which is part of group A, this self-test can also be used in case of suspected scarlet fever. Therefore, this self-test is perfect to have in your medicine cabinet. Thanks to new technology, it is now possible to self-test if your sore throat is caused by, for example, strep throat from the bacterium Streptococcus A. A common symptom is that your throat often hurts when you swallow. If the infection is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus A, it can be treated with antibiotics. The self-test is approximately 96.4% accurate and you get the result within a few minutes.

Here's how it works: Using the included swab, you swab the mouth/throat. The swab is then placed in a special liquid, then the test stick is dipped, and a reaction begins. After about 5 minutes, the result is read.

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