A clinical score to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use in patients with sore throat

W. J. McIsaac; D. White; D. Tannenbaum; D. E. Low

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A clinical score to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use in patients with sore throat

W. J. McIsaac, D. White, D. Tannenbaum and D. E. Low

CMAJ January 13, 1998 158 (1) 75-83;

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