Streptococcal pharyngitis in children.
Children with suspected group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis are encountered daily in outpatient settings. Despite the ubiquity of this condition, important management issues still remain unresolved. This article will review selected epidemiologic, diagnostic, and therapeutic topics germane to clinical practice.
Klein
M D
MD
Department of Emergency Medicine, Mid-Maine Medical Center, Waterville 04901.
D000372:Agglutination Tests; D002648:Child; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D004918:Erythromycin Estolate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007163:Immunosorbent Techniques; D010401:Penicillin G Benzathine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic / Q000592:standards; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes / Q000302:isolation & purification
D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic; D010401:Penicillin G Benzathine; D004918:Erythromycin Estolate