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Strep Throat Risks Called Exaggerated, Tx Rationale Changed


 

“The justification for doing what we do is becoming slimmer and slimmer, so that the continued pursuit of group A streptococcal pharyngitis is really driven by an outdated notion of risk, and a self-perpetuated habit,” he added.

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