Abstract
The main goal in the evaluation of adults with sore throat is identifying those likely to have group A b-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS), or "streptococcal pharyngitis." Adults should be assessed for 1) fever, 2) absence of cough, 3) tender anterior cervical lymphadenopathy, and 4) tonsillar swelling or exudate. A strategy that results in about 40% of adults getting a streptococcal test and fewer than 20% getting antibiotics is detailed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 196-203 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Comprehensive therapy |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 3-4 |
State | Published - Jan 1 2008 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine