The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 149, Issue 1 , Pages 64-71 , July 2006

Comparison of clinical prediction rules for management of pharyngitis in settings with limited resources

Received 30 June 2005 ,Revised 29 December 2005 ,Accepted 1 March 2006.

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 Supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development.

PII: S0022-3476(06)00151-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2006.03.005

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 149, Issue 1 , Pages 64-71 , July 2006

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