Most Physicians' Offices Use a Rapid Throat Swab Method to Identify

Multiple Choice

Most physicians' offices use a rapid throat swab method to identify Streptococcus pyogenes infections in children. If the test is positive, the physician treats the patient. What should happen if the test is negative?

A) The physician should treat the patient to be safe.
B) The physician should perform a throat culture.
C) The physician should repeat the rapid strep tests.
D) None of the above