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Rapid Strep A Testing Kit- Wondfo

£7.95

The Wondfo One Step Strep A Home Test is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay intended for use by home users and healthcare professionals as a qualitative screening in vitro diagnostic test for the detection of group A streptococcal antigen. (Pharyngitis, Tonsillitis, Impetigo, Scarlet Fever).

This easy to use test is highly accurate and requires only a throat swab.  They are easy to store, have a long shelf life and provide accurate results for in just 10 minutes indicating wether the user has a Strep infection or not.

 

Description

Rapid Strep A Swab Test – Wondfo

 

Strep A, short for Group A Streptococcus (GAS), is a type of bacteria commonly found in the throat and on the skin. It’s known for causing a range of infections, from mild to severe. Some of the infections caused by Strep A include:

1. Mild Infections

  • Strep Throat: A common infection that causes sore throat, pain when swallowing, and sometimes fever. It’s most frequent in children but can affect anyone.
  • Scarlet Fever: Strep throat can sometimes lead to scarlet fever, which includes a red, sandpaper-like rash on the body.
  • Impetigo: A skin infection that causes red sores, usually around the nose and mouth, which eventually burst and form a yellowish crust.

2. Severe Invasive Infections

  • Necrotizing Fasciitis: Often called the “flesh-eating disease,” this rare but serious infection spreads quickly and destroys body tissue. It requires emergency medical care.
  • Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS): A rare and severe condition causing shock and organ failure, it’s caused by toxins released by the bacteria.
  • Cellulitis and Bacteremia: Cellulitis is a deep skin infection, while bacteremia is when the bacteria enter the bloodstream, both of which can become severe.

Transmission and Treatment

Strep A spreads through respiratory droplets from coughs or sneezes and through contact with infected surfaces or skin wounds. The good news is that most Strep A infections can be effectively treated with antibiotics like penicillin. Early treatment is essential to avoid complications, especially in severe cases.

  • Strep A infection is an infection of the throat and tonsils – commonly called a sore throat
  • It spreads by contact and from coughs and sneezes
  • Most Strep A infections cause mild flu with fever and an aching body
  • However IGAS ( Invasive Group A streptococcus)  can cause serious and life threatening conditions including the flesh eating bug, toxic shock, rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis
  • This infection can be cured with a course of antibiotics and prevent complications 
  • It is more common in children and in households once one person has the infection

You should consider testing for Strep A if you experience the following symptoms, especially if they persist or worsen over a few days:

  1. A sore throat that starts quickly
  2. Fever
  3. Pain when swallowing
  4. Red spots on the roof of the mouth (a sign often seen in strep throat cases)
  5. Rash (especially if it’s rough and red, which could indicate scarlet fever)
  6. Headache
  7. Symptoms not improving after a few days

If you have multiple symptoms from this list, especially with a fever and sudden onset of a sore throat, it’s advisable to get tested. A rapid strep test or a throat culture can confirm if you have a Strep A infection, helping guide whether antibiotics are necessary.

Other Situations to Consider Testing

  • Persistent symptoms: If symptoms linger beyond a few days without improvement.
  • Exposure to Strep A: If you’ve been in contact with someone diagnosed with strep throat, particularly if they live in the same household or you’ve been in close quarters.
  • Previous Strep A infection: If you’ve recently recovered from a Strep A infection and symptoms reappear, as reinfection or relapse can occasionally happen.

Why Testing is Important

Testing helps determine whether you have a bacterial infection like Strep A, which responds to antibiotics, or a viral infection, which does not.

Why our Strep A test

  • Our test is a rapid test 
  • It can be done at home without a visit to the GP
  • It utilises a throat swab and detects Strep A antigens
  • The results are reliable and accurate
  • They are available within 10 minutes

Rapid Strep A Swab Test Contents

  • Test Cassette
  • Extraction Buffer
  • Sterile Throat Swab
  • Buffer A
  • Buffer B

Prevention

Regular hand washing, covering coughs or sneezes, and avoiding close contact with infected individuals can help prevent the spread of Strep A.

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