Throat Swab Culture Positivity and Antibiotic Resistance Profiles in Children 2–5 Years of Age Suspected of Bacterial Tonsillitis at Hargeisa Group of Hospitals, Somaliland: A Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction. Tonsillitis is the third most frequently diagnosed infection in the pediatric age and is associated with significant morbidity and loss of school attendance. Throat swab cultures are useful for the confirmation of children with a clinically suspected tonsillitis. However, Somaliland is...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2023-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Microbiology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/6474952 |