Abstract
To differentiate viral, chlamydial, and mycoplasmal infections from bacterial disease in office and in emergency room practice, a combination of epidemiologic and clinical features usually will suggest one or a few microorganisms. Following that, laboratory diagnosis can be more targeted. Definition of the specific etiology will enable the proper management choice of antibiotics, antivirals, or symptomatic therapy.
MeSH terms
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Bacterial Infections*
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Chlamydia Infections / diagnosis*
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Chlamydia Infections / microbiology
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Diarrhea / diagnosis
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Diarrhea / microbiology
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Fever / diagnosis
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Fever / microbiology
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Meningitis, Bacterial / diagnosis
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Meningitis, Bacterial / microbiology
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Meningitis, Viral / diagnosis
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Meningitis, Viral / microbiology
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Pharyngitis / diagnosis
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Pharyngitis / microbiology
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Pneumonia / diagnosis
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Pneumonia / microbiology
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Stomatitis / diagnosis
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Stomatitis / microbiology
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Virus Diseases*