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Infections of the upper respiratory tract are one of the main reasons why patients visit their primary care physician. Most of these are viral infections, requiring only symptomatic treatment. In the case of infections of bacterial etiology, apart from thorough medical history and physical examination, microbiological tests play an important role. They allow for the precise identification of the microorganism...