title: Office bacteriology in children.
abstract: Office bacteriological procedures can be a valuable part of a physician's diagnostic armamentarium when utilized within the framework of sound clinical judgment. This is particularily true in children, where infectious diseases represent the major portion of illness. The techniques are simple and inexpensive. The expertise necessary is rapidly and easily acquired. The results can be gratifying and serve as a stimulant for greater involvement in this technique.
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D002648:Child; D003470:Culture Media; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007827:Laryngitis / Q000382:microbiology; D014069:Tonsillitis / Q000382:microbiology; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000382:microbiology; D014556:Urine / Q000382:microbiology
chemical_list: D003470:Culture Media