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) |
|---|---|
| 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
- Medicine(all)