Abstract
In an analysis of the diagnostic procedure for streptococcal pharyngitis, it was found that physicians had difficulty distinguishing bacterial and non-bacterial upper respiratory infections. It was also found that a nurse can realiably take a pharyngeal swab—this would result in saving time and expense.
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