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[Beta-hemolytic streptococci as a cause of sore throat in the Pretoria area].
- Source :
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South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde [S Afr Med J] 1981 May 23; Vol. 59 (22), pp. 783-4. - Publication Year :
- 1981
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Abstract
- A study was performed in Pretoria on 232 unselected patients who presented with the complaint of sore throat. A throat swab was positive for Lancefield group A beta-haemolytic streptococci in 33,2% of these patients. The incidence was significantly higher in Black patients (45,5%) than in White patients (23,2%) and 12,1% of healthy controls showed a positive culture. No seasonal variation was detected. Throat swabs kept overnight at room temperature were falsely negative for beta-haemolytic streptococci in 43,2% of cases. A correlation was found with certain clinical signs.
Details
- Language :
- Afrikaans
- ISSN :
- 0256-9574
- Volume :
- 59
- Issue :
- 22
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 7015530