| the aetiology of pharyngotonsillitis in adolescents and adults - fusobacterium necrophorum is commonly found. | sore throat is common in primary healthcare. aetiological studies have focused on the presence of a limited number of pathogens. the aim of the present study was to investigate the presence of a wide range of bacteria and viruses, including fusobacterium necrophorum, in patients with pharyngotonsillitis and in asymptomatic controls. a prospective case control study was performed in primary healthcare in kronoberg county, sweden. patients (n=220) aged 15 to 45 years with a suspected acute pharyng ... | 2015 | 25658556 |