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Infectious Disease
Pilot study evaluates molecular POCT for Streptococcus pyogenes in children
Fast Strep Test Might Stop Unnecessary Antibiotics for Children
This pilot research study assessed a molecular point-of-care test (POCT) for Streptococcus pyogenes in 49 children at a West London ED.
A new fast test could help doctors stop giving antibiotics to kids who don't need them.
medRxiv
Apr 22, 2026
Pediatrics
Cohort
Seraph Microbind filter used in a 7-year-old with refractory septic shock and invasive Streptococcus pyogenes infection
New Filter May Save Children in Life-Threatening Shock
This single case report describes a previously healthy 7-year-old girl with refractory septic shock and invasive Streptococcus pyogenes infe…
This device offers a new rescue option for kids whose bodies shut down from infection.
Frontiers
Apr 18, 2026