Table 3.
Laboratory culture and rapid strep test in patients not recently treated for streptococcal pharyngitis
| Group | Number of patients | Culture positive | Culture negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid strep + | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| Rapid strep ‐ | 262 | 11 | 251 |
| Total | 306 | 55 | 251 |
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