SERS-based rapid assay for sensitive detection of Group A<i>Streptococcus</i>by evaluation of the swab sampling technique

Abstract

level of bacteria for the first time without any interference. Besides, this study was featured with the discussion of the whole cell and pretreated cell detection of pathogens with LFIAs. Therefore, this work enlightens the points that have never been discussed on pathogen detection with paper-based platforms.