Table 5: Prevalence of GABHS in Children without RF

n Frequency (%)
 GABHS positive by RADT
  Total (n=149) 54 (36.2%)
  Kyrgyz (n=139) 51 (36.6%)
  Russian (n=10) 3 (30.0%)
 GABHS positive by BA
  Total (n=149) 56 (37.5%)
  Kyrgyz (n=139) 54 (38.8%)
  Russian (n=10) 2 (20.0%)

GABHS: Group A β-hemolytic streptococcus.RADT: Rapid antigen detection test.BA: Bacterial culture analysis.