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Antistreptolysin O Titer
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Summary
Antistreptolysin O Titer
(
ASO titer
) is a
Blood Test
that measures
Antibodies against streptolysin O
, a
Toxin produced by Group A Streptococcus
bacteria, to help diagnose
Past infections
and
Related complications
such as
Rheumatic Fever
and glomerulonephritis. Elevated
ASO titer
s suggest a
Recent streptococcal infection
, but they are not definitive for
Current infection
and should be interpreted alongside
Clinical Findings
and other
Diagnostic Tests
.
Concepts
Group A Streptococcus
Streptolysin O
Antibody
Rheumatic Fever
Glomerulonephritis
Serology
Immune Response
Diagnostic Test
Infectious Diseases
Post-streptococcal Complications
Post-streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
Relevant Degrees
Special Pathology 86%
General Toxicology 14%
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