The carriage of potentially pathogenic β-haemolytic streptococci (β-HS) in healthy adult inhabitants of Wielkopolska, Poland

• Authors: Bura Maciej , Michalak Michał , Padzik Magdalena , Gowin Ewelina , Celczyńska-Bajew Liliana , Mozer-Lisewska Iwona

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culture; streptococci; carriage; Lancefield, RAD T; pharyngitis.

• Publisher: Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciół Medycyny Rodzinnej i Lekarzy Rodzinnych
• Journal: Family Medicine & Primary Care Review
• Year: 2016
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 221-224

Contributors

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Bura Maciej

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Michalak Michał

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Padzik Magdalena

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Gowin Ewelina

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Celczyńska-Bajew Liliana

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Mozer-Lisewska Iwona

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