Diagnosis and Management of Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis
Publication Date: September 9, 2012
Last Updated: September 2, 2022
Diagnosis
In children and adolescents, negative RADT tests should be backed up by a throat culture. (SR, H)
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Treatment
Patients with acute GAS pharyngitis should be treated with an appropriate antibiotic at an appropriate dose for a duration likely to eradicate the organism from the pharynx (usually 10 days).
Title
Diagnosis and Management of Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis
Authoring Organization
Infectious Diseases Society of America