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Does rapid strep test account for other bacteria other than strep? Please suggest.
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A rapid strep test involves a quick throat swab. Within minutes, the test can show the presence of group a streptococcus bacteria, which can cause strep throat and other infections (including scarlet fever, abscesses, and pneumonia).
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