Dick test

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Intracutaneous test with erythrogenic streptococcus toxin for the detection of antibodies against erythrogenic toxins. 0.1 ml thick toxin is injected intracutaneously. Positive reaction: After 10-20 hours a redness of > 10 mm develops. If antibodies against erythrogenic toxins are present, the skin does not redden, the Dick-Test is negative. In the absence of antibodies, local exanthema is formed, the Dick test is positive and the patient is not immune to scarlet fever.

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The Dick toxin is not commercially available, so this test is not necessary in the routine diagnosis of scarlet salmon.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer