title: Streptococcal pharyngitis-an analysis of the diagnostic process for ambulant patients.
abstract: In an analysis of the diagnostic procedure for streptococcal pharyngitis, it was found that physicians had difficulty distinguishing bacterial and non-bacterial upper respiratory infections. It was also found that a nurse can realiably take a pharyngeal swab-this would result in saving time and expense.
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: McFarlane
authors.forename: B P
authors.initials: BP
authors.lastname: O'Connell
references.citation: Pediatrics. 1966 Aug;38(2):277-85
references.pmid: 5329948