Rapid Detection of Streptococcal Pharyngitis

Overview

Journal Can Fam Physician

Specialties General Medicine
Public Health

Date 2011 Jan 22

PMID 21253059

Authors

H L Richardson

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Abstract

The authors discuss the controversy relating to treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis. They describe the kits now available for screening for this disorder, and their advantages, disadvantages in terms of patient welfare, cost effectiveness, and demands on staff. Sensible management and advice on the use of these kits is offered to the office practitioner.

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