The relationship between the clinical features of pharyngitis and the sensitivity of a rapid antigen test: Evidence of spectrum bias
Authors:
- Steven R. LowensteinSLSteven R. Lowenstein
- Brad BrimhallBBBrad Brimhall
- William ReiquamWRWilliam Reiquam
- Ralph GonzalesRGRalph Gonzales
- 1 December 2001
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Elsevier in Annals of Emergency Medicine
- Vol. 38 (6) , 648-652
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