Diagnostic accuracy of Centor score for diagnosis of group a Streptococcal pharyngitis among adults in primary care clinics in Malaysia
Background: Pharyngitis is a common presentation seen in general practice, but it is difficult to differentiate whether its etiology is viral or bacterial. The Centor score gives an approximation of the etiology of the pharyngitis, which informs physicians of the need to prescribe antibiotics. This...
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Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia
2022
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