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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Universitas Padjadjaran
2016-03-01
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Series: | Althea Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | http://journal.fk.unpad.ac.id/index.php/amj/article/view/716 |