Vaginitis is an irritation of the vulva or vagina. It is very common. Many women think any irritation of the vagina or vulva is caused by a yeast infection. Yeast infection is one cause of vaginitis.
The ARIESÂ® Group A Strep Assay is a real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection of Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Î²-hemolytic Streptococcus) in throat swab specimens from patients with signs and symptoms of pharyngitis.
Strep throat is caused by streptococcal (strep) bacteria. There are many different types of strep bacteria. Some cause more serious illness than others. Although some people are quick to think that any painful sore throat is strep, sore throats are usually caused by a viral infection and not strep bacteria.here are many different types of strep bacteria. Some cause more serious illness than others. Although some people are quick to think that any painful sore throat is strep, sore throats are usually caused by a viral infection and not strep bacteria.