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Robert R Tanz

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1982 …2019
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Research Interests

I am interested in diagnosis and management of group A streptococcal infections, especially using new molecular diagnostic methods; injury prevention; and medical education. I frequently help residents identify, design, and complete research projects.

Diagnosis and management of group A streptococcal infections, especially using new molecular diagnostic methods; medical education I frequently help residents identify, design, and complete their own scholarly projects.

general pediatrics

Certifications and Licenses

Pediatrics

Training Experience

1977Residency, Northwestern University, McGaw Medical Center (Children’s Memorial Hospital)

Education/Academic qualification

MD, Chicago Medical School

… → 1976

Research interests

  • Infectious Diseases: Bacteria
  • Injury Prevention
  • Medical Education
  • Pediatrics

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Research Output 1982 2019

Highly Sensitive Molecular Assay for Group A Streptococci Over-identifies Carriers and May Impact Outpatient Antimicrobial Stewardship

Tanz, R. R., Ranniger, E. J., Rippe, J. L., Dietz, R. L., Oktem, C. L., Lowmiller, C. L. & Shulman, S. T., Aug 1 2019, In : The Pediatric infectious disease journal. 38, 8, p. 769-774 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Streptococcus
Pharyngitis
Outpatients
Pharynx
Limit of Detection

Stay the Course: Targeted Evaluation, Accurate Diagnosis, and Treatment of Streptococcal Pharyngitis Prevent Acute Rheumatic Fever

Tanz, R. R., Gewitz, M. H., Kaplan, E. L. & Shulman, S. T., Jan 1 2019, (Accepted/In press) In : Journal of Pediatrics.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate

Caution Needed: Molecular Diagnosis of Pediatric Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis

Tanz, R. R., Zheng, X. T., Carter, D. M., Steele, M. C. & Shulman, S. T., Aug 17 2018, In : Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society. 7, 3, p. e145-e147

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Pharyngitis
Pharynx
Pediatrics
Streptococcus
Hospital Laboratories
2 Citations (Scopus)

Caution Needed: Molecular Diagnosis of Pediatric Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis

Tanz, R. R., Zheng, X., Carter, D. M., Steele, M. C. & Shulman, S. T., Aug 17 2018, In : Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society. 7, 3, p. e145-e147

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Pharyngitis
Pharynx
Pediatrics
Streptococcus
Hospital Laboratories

Sore Throat

Tanz, R. R., Jan 1 2018, Nelson Pediatric Symptom-Based Diagnosis. Elsevier Inc, p. 1-14.e2

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

Pharyngitis