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Revision as of 11:33, 16 August 2019
Microbiology
- Obligate anaerobe
Clinical Presentation
- Causes 10% of acute pharyngitis in ages 15-30, as many as Group A Strep
Diagnosis
- Not detectable on routine throat culture, because it's anaerobe
Management
- Sometimes need to add metronidazole despite appropriate empiric antimicrobials
