Detection of Streptococcus pyogenes from Throat Swab in Acute Pharyngitis Patients

Background: Pharyngitis is an inflammation of throat that may be caused by viral and bacteria. Although Streptococcus pyogenes is only responsible for 5−15% of cases of pharyngitis in adults. Antibiotics are highly prescribed for this infection, thus it could lead to antibiotic resistance. The main...

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Main Authors: Ibnu Tsabit Maulana, Imam Megantara, Ike Rostikawati Husen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitas Padjadjaran 2016-03-01
Series:Althea Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://journal.fk.unpad.ac.id/index.php/amj/article/view/716