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Review
. 1991 Aug;20(8):413-8.
doi: 10.3928/0090-4481-19910801-06.

Bacterial respiratory infections and otitis media

E D Shapiro  1
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Review

Bacterial respiratory infections and otitis media

E D Shapiro. Pediatr Ann. 1991 Aug.

Abstract

Bacterial infections of the respiratory tract are an important potential problem for children who attend group day care. Immunization (for Hib) or chemoprophylaxis, when appropriate, should lessen the risk and help to control or prevent the problem in many instances.

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