Moderate and severe pharyngitis in young adult inhabitants of Poznan, western Poland

• Authors: Bura Maciej , Michalak Michał , Chojnicki Michał , Padzik Magdalena , Mozer-Lisewska Iwona
• Languages of publication: EN

Keywords

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streptococci; pharyngitis; GAS; RAD T; non-GAS; Centor score.

• Publisher: Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciół Medycyny Rodzinnej i Lekarzy Rodzinnych
• Journal: Family Medicine & Primary Care Review
• Year: 2017
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 12-17

Contributors

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Bura Maciej

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Michalak Michał

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Chojnicki Michał

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Padzik Magdalena

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Mozer-Lisewska Iwona

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