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Clinical features compared with culture
| Clinical Features | Positive culture with clinical features | Percentage (%) | Negative culture with clinical features | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dysphagia | 16 | 22.5 | 55 | 71 |
| Hyperthermia or temp>38.5°C | 15 | 28.3 | 38 | 53 |
| Tonsillar exudates | 9 | 30 | 21 | 30 |
| Swollen cervical lymph node | 5 | 23.8 | 16 | 21 |
