The Journal of pediatrics
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The Journal of pediatrics · Mar 2012
ReviewAccuracy and precision of the signs and symptoms of streptococcal pharyngitis in children: a systematic review.
To conduct a systematic review to determine whether clinical findings can be used to rule in or to rule out streptococcal pharyngitis in children. ⋯ Symptoms and signs, either individually or combined into prediction rules, cannot be used to definitively diagnose or rule out streptococcal pharyngitis.