Diagnosis and management of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis.
Viral and Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis have overlapping signs and symptoms, but distinguishing between the two is critical to proper treatment. Antibacterial therapy is appropriate for GAS pharyngitis and may help prevent complications.
Department of Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, and Employee Health, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, USA.
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D012213:Rheumatic Fever / Q000517:prevention & control; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents