SUMMARY
Pharynx-swabs using filter paper strip method were done on children with pharyngitis, and 3,8% positive Streptococcus beta-haemolyticus group A and 4,8% positive non-group A werefound.
Clinical manifestations were: fever (100%), hyperaemic pharynx with exudate 54%, without exudate 46% and with cough 27%. Blood examinations were done on 40 positive cases of which 60% showed leucocytosis.
Months with a high incidence were: January â February 27%, May â June 36% and September\u27 â October 27%
