Streptococcal Pharyngitis: Rapid Evidence Review
Am Fam Physician. 2024 Apr;109(4):343-349.ABSTRACTGroup A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis is a common infection responsible for more than 6 million office visits in the United States annually. Only 10% of adults seeking care for a sore throat have group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis; however, 60% or more are prescribed antibiotics. Guidelines recommend using clinical decision rules to assess the risk of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection, followed by rapid antigen testing if a diagnosis is unclear, before prescribing antibiotics. Fever, tonsillar exudate, cervical lymphadenitis, and patien...
Source: American Family Physician - April 22, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Jennifer L Hamilton Leon McCrea Ii Source Type: research
Low Back Pain in Children, CVD and Obstetric History, Sarcoidosis, Penicillin Allergies, Myocardial Infarction, Venous Ulcers
Am Fam Physician. 2024 Apr;109(4):312.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38648827 (Source: American Family Physician)
Source: American Family Physician - April 22, 2024 Category: Primary Care Source Type: research
Streptococcal Pharyngitis: Rapid Evidence Review
Am Fam Physician. 2024 Apr;109(4):343-349.ABSTRACTGroup A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis is a common infection responsible for more than 6 million office visits in the United States annually. Only 10% of adults seeking care for a sore throat have group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis; however, 60% or more are prescribed antibiotics. Guidelines recommend using clinical decision rules to assess the risk of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection, followed by rapid antigen testing if a diagnosis is unclear, before prescribing antibiotics. Fever, tonsillar exudate, cervical lymphadenitis, and patien...
Source: American Family Physician - April 22, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Jennifer L Hamilton Leon McCrea Ii Source Type: research
Low Back Pain in Children, CVD and Obstetric History, Sarcoidosis, Penicillin Allergies, Myocardial Infarction, Venous Ulcers
Am Fam Physician. 2024 Apr;109(4):312.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38648827 (Source: American Family Physician)
Source: American Family Physician - April 22, 2024 Category: Primary Care Source Type: research
Streptococcal Pharyngitis: Rapid Evidence Review
Am Fam Physician. 2024 Apr;109(4):343-349.ABSTRACTGroup A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis is a common infection responsible for more than 6 million office visits in the United States annually. Only 10% of adults seeking care for a sore throat have group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis; however, 60% or more are prescribed antibiotics. Guidelines recommend using clinical decision rules to assess the risk of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection, followed by rapid antigen testing if a diagnosis is unclear, before prescribing antibiotics. Fever, tonsillar exudate, cervical lymphadenitis, and patien...
Source: American Family Physician - April 22, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Jennifer L Hamilton Leon McCrea Ii Source Type: research
Low Back Pain in Children, CVD and Obstetric History, Sarcoidosis, Penicillin Allergies, Myocardial Infarction, Venous Ulcers
Am Fam Physician. 2024 Apr;109(4):312.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38648827 (Source: American Family Physician)
Source: American Family Physician - April 22, 2024 Category: Primary Care Source Type: research
Streptococcal Pharyngitis: Rapid Evidence Review
Am Fam Physician. 2024 Apr;109(4):343-349.ABSTRACTGroup A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis is a common infection responsible for more than 6 million office visits in the United States annually. Only 10% of adults seeking care for a sore throat have group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis; however, 60% or more are prescribed antibiotics. Guidelines recommend using clinical decision rules to assess the risk of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection, followed by rapid antigen testing if a diagnosis is unclear, before prescribing antibiotics. Fever, tonsillar exudate, cervical lymphadenitis, and patien...
Source: American Family Physician - April 22, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Jennifer L Hamilton Leon McCrea Ii Source Type: research
Low Back Pain in Children, CVD and Obstetric History, Sarcoidosis, Penicillin Allergies, Myocardial Infarction, Venous Ulcers
Am Fam Physician. 2024 Apr;109(4):312.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38648827 (Source: American Family Physician)
Source: American Family Physician - April 22, 2024 Category: Primary Care Source Type: research
Streptococcal Pharyngitis: Rapid Evidence Review
Am Fam Physician. 2024 Apr;109(4):343-349.ABSTRACTGroup A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis is a common infection responsible for more than 6 million office visits in the United States annually. Only 10% of adults seeking care for a sore throat have group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis; however, 60% or more are prescribed antibiotics. Guidelines recommend using clinical decision rules to assess the risk of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection, followed by rapid antigen testing if a diagnosis is unclear, before prescribing antibiotics. Fever, tonsillar exudate, cervical lymphadenitis, and patien...
Source: American Family Physician - April 22, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Jennifer L Hamilton Leon McCrea Ii Source Type: research
Low Back Pain in Children, CVD and Obstetric History, Sarcoidosis, Penicillin Allergies, Myocardial Infarction, Venous Ulcers
Am Fam Physician. 2024 Apr;109(4):312.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38648827 (Source: American Family Physician)
Source: American Family Physician - April 22, 2024 Category: Primary Care Source Type: research
Streptococcal Pharyngitis: Rapid Evidence Review
Am Fam Physician. 2024 Apr;109(4):343-349.ABSTRACTGroup A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis is a common infection responsible for more than 6 million office visits in the United States annually. Only 10% of adults seeking care for a sore throat have group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis; however, 60% or more are prescribed antibiotics. Guidelines recommend using clinical decision rules to assess the risk of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection, followed by rapid antigen testing if a diagnosis is unclear, before prescribing antibiotics. Fever, tonsillar exudate, cervical lymphadenitis, and patien...
Source: American Family Physician - April 22, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Jennifer L Hamilton Leon McCrea Ii Source Type: research
Low Back Pain in Children, CVD and Obstetric History, Sarcoidosis, Penicillin Allergies, Myocardial Infarction, Venous Ulcers
Am Fam Physician. 2024 Apr;109(4):312.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38648827 (Source: American Family Physician)
Source: American Family Physician - April 22, 2024 Category: Primary Care Source Type: research
Streptococcal Pharyngitis: Rapid Evidence Review
Am Fam Physician. 2024 Apr;109(4):343-349.ABSTRACTGroup A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis is a common infection responsible for more than 6 million office visits in the United States annually. Only 10% of adults seeking care for a sore throat have group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis; however, 60% or more are prescribed antibiotics. Guidelines recommend using clinical decision rules to assess the risk of group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection, followed by rapid antigen testing if a diagnosis is unclear, before prescribing antibiotics. Fever, tonsillar exudate, cervical lymphadenitis, and patien...
Source: American Family Physician - April 22, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Jennifer L Hamilton Leon McCrea Ii Source Type: research
Low Back Pain in Children, CVD and Obstetric History, Sarcoidosis, Penicillin Allergies, Myocardial Infarction, Venous Ulcers
Am Fam Physician. 2024 Apr;109(4):312.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38648827 (Source: American Family Physician)
Source: American Family Physician - April 22, 2024 Category: Primary Care Source Type: research
Delabeling of allergy to beta-lactam antibiotics in hospitalized patients: a prospective study evaluating cost savings
ConclusionDelabeling hospitalized patients represents a cost-saving measure for treating patients labeled as allergic to beta-lactams. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - April 20, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
