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, in this case, stands for Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as Group A Strep. This is a common strain of bacteria that can live in your throat and nose for months without causing any harm.Tests show that about 20% of healthy people during the winter have the strep bug living uneventfully in their mouths or throats, without causing any symptoms.tâs also possible for strep throat bacteria to spread to other tissues, causing an abscess or more-serious infection. Untreated, strep throat can, though rarely, lead to a more severe illness such as rheumatic fever (a serious heart condition) that can be fatal.