62. Strep A Pharyngitis

Question 1

• sudden-onset fever with sore throat
• inflammation of pharynx/tonsils
• patchy exudates and cervical lymph node adenopathy

Answer 1

Strep A s/s

Question 2

cause of Strep A Pharngitis

Answer 2

Group A streptococcus

Question 3

Testing for Strep A

Answer 3

Rapid Antigen Detection Test (RADT) - latex agglutination

Question 4

Abx Tx of strep A

Answer 4

• macrolides (clarithromycin, azithromyin)

- Pediatrics (amoxicillin)