title: Cephalosporins are superior to penicillin for treatment of streptococcal tonsillopharyngitis: is the difference worth it?
authors: Elmwood Pediatric Group, Rochester, NY.
authors: M E
authors: ME
authors: Pichichero
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002511:Cephalosporins / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D006801:Humans; D010406:Penicillins / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes / Q000187:drug effects*; D014069:Tonsillitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002511:Cephalosporins; D010406:Penicillins