Testing Strategies For Group A Strep – Out With The Old, In With The New?

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Testing Strategies For Group A Strep – Out With The Old, In With The New?

In this LabLeaders Webinar, Matthew J. Thompson, MD, MPH, DPhil, helps you gain a better understanding of point-of-care testing options for group A strep, current guidelines for diagnostic testing for pharyngitis, antimicrobial prescribing and stewardship efforts for respiratory tract infections, and more.

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