Exudative Pharyngitis by Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum-A Diagnostic Challenge during Diphtheria Epidemic
Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum is a common commensal of the upper respiratory tract which can mimic mild diphtheria clinically and can be a challenge for treating physicians, especially in the setting of a diphtheria epidemic. We report eight cases of pharyngitis caused by macrolide resistant...
Main Authors: | Kalpana George, Sohanlal Thiruvoth, Sheena Krishnan, Geetha Raveendran |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2018-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/11434/32425_CE[Ra]_F(P)_PF1(AJ_SHU)_PFA(AJ_SHU)_PB(AJ_SL)_PN(SL).pdf |
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