Association of streptococcal throat infection with plaque psoriasis
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streptococcal throat infection
Background. Sore throat is very common in general practice and is usually caused by viral infection. Nevertheless, up to 95% of patients may be treated with antibiotics. Previous diagnostic systems have not transferred well from one area to another because of an inability to allow for changing prevalence of streptococcus. Aim. To measure the occurrence rates of symptoms and signs in sore throat...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Bangladesh Medical Journal
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2219-1607,0301-035X
DOI: 10.3329/bmj.v44i2.27252