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1. Diagnosis and Treatment of Streptococcal Pharyngitis | AAFP
Link: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2009/0301/p383.html
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2. IDSA Updates Guideline for Managing Group A Streptococcal ... - AAFP
Link: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2013/0901/p338.html
Description: Dr. Mayank Saxena
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3. Explore further
Link: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/132/1/e262/31288/Clinical-Practice-Guideline-for-the-Diagnosis-and
Description: Group A Streptococcal Infections. The most common group A streptococcal (GAS) infection is acute pharyngotonsillitis (pharyngitis), which manifests as sore throat with tonsillar inflammation and often tender anterior cervical lymphadenopathy, palatal petechiae, or a strawberry tongue.
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4. Diagnosis and Treatment of Streptococcal Pharyngitis | AAFP
Link: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2009/0301/p383.html
Description: Mar 1, 2009 · Amoxicillin is equally effective and more palatable. Erythromycin and first-generation cephalosporins are options in patients with penicillin allergy. Increased group A beta-hemolytic...
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5. Treatment and prevention of streptococcal pharyngitis in
Link: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/treatment-and-prevention-of-streptococcal-pharyngitis-in-adults-and-children
Description: Jan 23, 2024 · - Treatment streptococcal pharyngitis in adults - Treatment streptococcal pharyngitis in children and adolescents - Type of drug reactions - Causes of acute pharyngitis …
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6. Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis - American Academy of Pediatrics
Link: https://publications.aap.org/pediatriccare/article/doi/10.1542/aap.ppcqr.396212/76/Pharyngitis-and-Tonsillitis
Description: May 5, 2023 · Key Points. Pharyngitis and tonsillitis are common diagnoses in pediatric practice. Most pharyngitis is caused by viruses and does not require antimicrobial treatment. Group A …
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7. Improving Guideline-Based Streptococcal Pharyngitis Testing: A …
Link: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/142/1/e20172033/37505/Improving-Guideline-Based-Streptococcal
Description: Jul 1, 2018 · The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) clinical practice guideline for group A streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis recommends strict criteria for GAS testing to avoid … Author: Laura E. Norton, Brian R. Lee, Lory Harte, Keith Mann, Keith Mann, Jason G. Newland, R. Alan Grimes,... Publish Year: 2018
Author: Laura E. Norton, Brian R. Lee, Lory Harte, Keith Mann, Keith Mann, Jason G. Newland, R. Alan Grimes,...Publish Year: 2018
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8. Pharyngitis (Strep Throat): Information For Clinicians | CDC
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/groupastrep/diseases-hcp/strep-throat.html
Description: Treatment. Carriage. Prognosis and Complications. Prevention. Epidemiology and Surveillance. References. Many viruses and bacteria can cause acute pharyngitis. Streptococcus pyogenes, …
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9. Streptococcal Pharyngitis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK525997/
Description: May 1, 2023 · Summarize the treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis. Describe the complications of streptococcal pharyngitis. Describe the value of improving care coordination among the interprofessional team to educate patients on …
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10. Group A Streptococcal (Group A Strep) Infections
Link: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/infections/Pages/Group-A-Streptococcal-Infections.aspx
Description: The primary treatment for sore throats caused by Group A Strep is penicillin, an antibiotic that's taken orally. Amoxicillin also works well, and there are other antibiotics that can be used in case …
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11. IDSA Updates Guideline for Managing Group A Streptococcal …
Link: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2013/0901/p338.html
Description: Sep 1, 2013 · Patients with acute group A streptococcal pharyngitis should be treated with an antibiotic that is likely to eradicate the organism, usually for 10 days. Penicillin or amoxicillin is …
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12. Streptococcal Pharyngitis - IDSA
Link: https://www.idsociety.org/practice-guideline/streptococcal-pharyngitis/
Description: Sep 1, 2012 · The guideline is intended for use by healthcare providers who care for adult and pediatric patients with group A streptococcal pharyngitis. The guideline updates the 2002 …