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Group A streptococcal pharyngitis
The group A Streptococcus is the most common bacterial cause of pharyngitis. Although most cases of streptococcal pharyngitis are managed by primary care providers, the otolaryngologist is often consulted to assist in the management of patients with persistent sore throat, chronic streptococcal carriage, recurrent streptococcal pharyngitis, or complications of streptococcal infection. This arti...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Primary Care Update for OB/GYNS
سال: 2002
ISSN: 1068-607X
DOI: 10.1016/s1068-607x(02)00122-1