Editing Streptococcus (section)

== Clinical identification==
[[File:Diagnostic algorithm of possible bacterial infection.png|thumb|Example of a workup algorithm of possible bacterial infection in cases with no specifically requested targets (non-bacteria, mycobacteria etc.), with most common situations and agents seen in a New England setting. Main ''Streptococcus'' groups are included as "''Strep.''" at bottom left.]]
In clinical practice, the most common groups of ''Streptococcus'' can be distinguished by simple bench tests, such as the PYR test for [[group A streptococcus]]. There are also latex agglutination kits which can distinguish each of the main groups seen in clinical practice.