Exudative Pharyngitis by Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum-A Diagnostic Challenge during Diphtheria Epidemic
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research - Year 2018, Vol 12, Issue 4
Abstract
ABSTRACT Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum is a common commensal of the upper respiratory tract which can mimic mild diphtheria clinically and can be a challenge for treating physicians, especially in the setting of a diphtheria epidemic. We report eight cases of pharyngitis caused by macrolide resistant Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum.
Authors and Affiliations
Kalpana George, Sohanlal Thiruvoth, Sheena Krishnan, Geetha Raveendran
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