Table 1.
Laboratory culture and rapid strep test in patients recently treated for streptococcal pharyngitis
| Group | Number of patients | Culture positive | Culture negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid strep + | 116 | 93 | 23 |
| Rapid strep ‐ | 184 | 7 | 177 |
| Total | 300 | 100 | 200 |
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