Anti Streptolysin O Titer near me in Mysore

(ASO)

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Understanding Anti Streptolysin O Titer in Mysore

What is Anti Streptolysin O Titer in Mysore?

Anti Streptolysin O (ASO) titer is a method to detect bacterial infection in the body caused by Streptococcus bacteria. This test measures the amount of antibodies produced against streptolysin O, a substance produced by group A Streptococcus bacteria. It is recommended in case of symptoms such as fever, joint pain, rashes and shortness of breath.
Early diagnosis is crucial as lack of symptoms or late diagnosis may lead to some complications such as rheumatic fever, glomerulonephritis (kidney disease) and bacterial endocarditis (heart inflammation).
A negative test during the initial weeks of infection does not always rule out the possibility of a streptococcal infection. If the symptoms persist, it is advisable to get tested again after 2 weeks.

What does Anti Streptolysin O Titer measure?

The ASO Titer Test detects and measures the level of ASO in blood to determine the presence of an infection by Group A Streptococcus bacteria. Streptococcus pyogenes or Group A Streptococcus is a bacteria which causes a number of infections like throat infections, skin infections like pyoderma, etc. These infections are easily recognizable and treated with the help of antibiotics. However, if the Streptococcus infection is left untreated or is treated improperly, it may lead to complications like rheumatic fever, glomerulonephritis, scarlet fever, heart and kidney damage, joint inflammation, swelling, etc.

Symptoms caused by an infection of Group A Streptococcus bacteria are caused mainly due to a toxin called Streptolysin O which is secreted by these bacteria. The body produces antibodies against Streptolysin O called Antistreptolysin O (ASO). Production of ASO antibodies by the body can begin anytime from a week to a month after an infection. Levels peak after about 3 to 5 weeks after the condition develops, after which they slowly taper off as the condition resolves. Increase in ASO levels is greater in case of throat infections than in skin infections.