The management of upper respiratory tract infections

• Main Authors: Teng, C.L., Shajahan, Y., Khoo, Ee Ming, Nurjahan, I., Leong, K.C., Yap, T.G.
• 格式: Article
• 语言: English
• 出版: Malaysian Medical Association 2001
• 主题: R Medicine
• 在线阅读: http://eprints.um.edu.my/10149/1/The_management_of_upper_respiratory_tract_infections.pdf; http://eprints.um.edu.my/10149/; http://www.e-mjm.org/2001/v56n2/Upper_Respiratory_Tract_Infections.pdf

Upper respiratory tract infections are the commonest reason for consultation in primary care. Group A β-haemolytic Streptococcus (GABHS), the most important bacterial pathogen in this condition, can be cultured from about 300 of patients, more so in children than adults. Clinical features that are...