Treatment Challenges of Group A Beta-hemolytic Streptococcal Pharyngo-Tonsillitis
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Treatment Challenges of Group A Beta-hemolytic Streptococcal Pharyngo-Tonsillitis
Introduction Despite its in vitro efficacy, penicillin often fails to eradicate Group A β-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS) from patients with acute and relapsing pharyngo-tonsillitis (PT). Objective This review of the literature details the causes of penicillin failure to eradicate GABHS PT and the therapeutic modalities to reduce and overcome antimicrobial failure. Data Synthesis The causes o...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1809-9777,1809-4864
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1584294