DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
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.
ImplementationThis section has been translated automatically.
The Dick toxin is not commercially available, so this test is not necessary in the routine diagnosis of scarlet salmon.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer