Intracellular Reservoir of Streptococcus pyogenes In Vivo: A Possible Explanation for Recurrent Pharyngotonsillitis
- 1 May 1997
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in The Laryngoscope
- Vol. 107 (5) , 640-647
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00005537-199705000-00016
Abstract
Numerous theories have been presented that attempt to explain the frequent recurrences of pharyngotonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes; these recurrences occur after seemingly adequate antibi...Keywords
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