Pharyngitis.

نویسندگان

  • Miriam T Vincent
  • Nadhia Celestin
  • Aneela N Hussain
چکیده

Sore throat is one of the most common reasons for visits to family physicians. While most patients with sore throat have an infectious cause (pharyngitis), fewer than 20 percent have a clear indication for antibiotic therapy (i.e., group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection). Useful, well-validated clinical decision rules are available to help family physicians care for patients who present with pharyngitis. Because of recent improvements in rapid streptococcal antigen tests, throat culture can be reserved for patients whose symptoms do not improve over time or who do not respond to antibiotics.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • American family physician

دوره 69 6  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2004