Detection of Streptococcus pyogenes from Throat Swab in Acute Pharyngitis Patients
Abstract: Pharyngitis is an
inflammation of throat that may be caused by viral and bacteria. Although
Streptococcus pyogenes is only responsible for 5−15% of cases of pharyngitis in
adults. Antibiotics are highly prescribed for this infection, thus it could
lead to antibiotic resistance. The main reason for antibiotic overprescription
is the difficulty to obtain a rapid and correct etiological diagnosis. This
study aimed to determine the frequency of Streptococcus pyogenes from throat
swab in patient with acute pharyngitis in Padjadjaran Clinic.
Methods: This study was a descriptive study. Specimen was taken from the
patients in Padjadjaran Clinic on September until October 2014. Thirty-five
patients with acute pharyngitis that met the selection criteria were recruited
for throat swab. Then, specimens obtained were performed an identification
testing to determine whether there was a colonization of Streptococcus
pyogenes.
Results: Thirty five patients were found with acute pharyngitis consist
of 14 male and 21 female, with age ranged between 16−34 years old. From the
identification testing result, Streptococcus pyogenes was not found from throat
swabs of patient with acute pharyngitis in Padjadjaran Clinic.
Conclusions: This study found no colonization of Steptococcus pyogenes in
throat swabs of acute pharyngitis patients in Padjadjaran Clinic, however
Streptococcus pyogenes was not the causative fact of acute pharyngitis
Author: Ibnu Tsabit Maulana,
Imam Megantara, Ike Rostikawati Husen
Journal Code: jpkedokterangg160100