METHOD OF IDENTIFYING PERSONS SUSCEPTIBLE TO GROUP A 'beta'-HEMOLYTIC STREPTOCOCCI-MEDIATED NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS.

摘要

A method identifies individuals who are at risk of developing group A 'beta'-hemolytic streptococci(GABHS)-mediated neuropsychiatric disorders. The method relies on detection of the B lymphocyte antigen, D8/17, and can be carried out as a simple blood test.