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Prevalence of streptococcal pharyngitis and streptococcal carriage in children: a meta-analysis.

, 2010
OBJECTIVES: Prevalence estimates can help clinicians make informed decisions regarding diagnostic testing of children who present with symptoms of pharyngitis.
Nader Shaikh, Judith M. Martin, Erica Leonard, Martin, Judith M, Shaikh, Nader, Leonard, Erica   +5 more
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Seasonal benzathine penicillin G prophylaxis for recurrent streptococcal pharyngitis in children

, 1998
Background: To assess the efficacy of benzathine penicillin G (BPG) prophylaxis in recurrent streptococcal pharyngitis in children. Methods: One hundred and sixty children, aged 4-11 years, who experienced at least two episodes of group A beta-hemolytic ...
Caglayan, S, Sadik AkŞÍT, Suat ÇAglayan, GÜZÍDe Dokucu, Dokucu, G, Aksit, S   +5 more
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MODERN DIAGNOSTICS AND TREATMENT OF ACUTE STREPTOCOCCAL PHARYNGITIS AND TONSILLITIS IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS

Педиатрическая фармакология, 2013
The article discusses modern principles of diagnostics and treatment of acute streptococcal pharyngitis and tonsillitis in different age groups. It gives recommendations on using an express test for quick and quality diagnostics of infections caused by ...
T. V. Kulichenko, U. S. Patrusheva, A. A. Redina, M. A. Lazareva   +3 more
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Importance of diagnostic laboratory methods of beta hemolytic streptococcus group A in comparison with clinical findings in the diagnosis of streptococcal sore throat and unnecessary antibacterial therapy

Iranian South Medical Journal, 2012
Background: Streptococcus Pyogenes (group A streptococcus, GAS) is the most important cause of bacterial pharyngitis in children and adolescents. Acute pharyngitis is one of the most common conditions in all ages but it is most common in children.
Peiman Eini, Ahmadreza Mobaien, Mehdi Agha Sharif   +2 more
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Evaluation of a Streptococcal Pharyngitis Score in Southern Taiwan

, 2012
Background Group A streptococcus (GAS) pharyngitis can cause serious complications such as rheumatic heart disease. The McIsaac sore throat score is a clinical prediction score used to improve the detection rate of GAS pharyngitis.
Ching-Tang Shih;Ching-Chiang Lin;Chung-Ching Lu
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Rapid Streptococcal Testing in Vietnamese Children With Pharyngitis

, 1999
Streptococcal pharyngitis has been a significant public health problem in Vietnam for many years. Accurate diagnosis of the infection, however, has been difficult.
Nguyen Thu Nhan, Charles D. Ritchie, Reginald Finger, Ho Sy Ha, Ngo Thi Thi   +4 more
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Streptococcal pharyngitis in children: to treat or not to treat?

, 2014
Controversy remains about the need for antibiotic therapy of group A streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis in high-resource settings. Guidelines on the management of GAS pharyngitis differ considerably, especially in children.
Schelstraete, Petra, De Meulder, Frederic, Vlieghe, Erika, Van Brusselen, Daan, Vandeputte, Christine, Van de Voorde, Patrick, Garmyn, Kristien, Laffut, Wim   +7 more
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The Role of Physical Examination and Clinical Scores in Distinguishing Streptococcal Colonization from Pharyngitis in Pediatric Patients: Insights from a Common Clinical Scenario

Microorganisms
The accurate differentiation between asymptomatic carriage with group A streptococcus (GAS) and active streptococcal pharyngitis is a complex task with important clinical and public health implications.
Victor Daniel Miron, Doina Anca Pleșca, Anuța Bilașco, Claudiu Filimon, Sigrid Covaci, Anca Cristina Drăgănescu   +5 more
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Abdominal pain and nausea in the diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis in boys

, 2017
Hiroshi Igarashi, Naoki Nago, Hiromichi Kiyokawa, Motoharu Fukushi Musashi Kokubunji Park Clinic, Kokubunji, Tokyo, Japan Objectives: This study was designed to assess the accuracy of gastrointestinal symptoms, including abdominal pain, nausea, and ...
Kiyokawa H, Igarashi H, Nago N, Fukushi M   +3 more
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Food-borne outbreak of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis

, 1992
An outbreak of pharyngitis due to group A beta-hemolytic streptococci type T 12 occurred at a military base. An epidemiologic investigation indicated that the outbreak was food borne.
Engelhard, D, Felsenstein, I, Lossos, I S, Breuer, R   +3 more
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