Does the choice of antibiotic affect outcome in strep throat?
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2014.10.034.
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Abstract
There is insufficient evidence to show clinically meaningful differences between antibiotics for group A beta hemolytic streptococci tonsillopharyngitis. Penicillin or amoxicillin is recommended as first choice, given the absence of resistance and low cost.
Medical subject headings
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Pharyngitis
- Streptococcal Infections
- Streptococcus pyogenes