Strep throat is typically caused by group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus, also known as Streptococcus pyogenes. This child is a little younger than usual to have strep throat, as the typical age is ...
To accurately assess and diagnose this patient’s condition, the clinician needs to consider conditions that would cause exudative pharyngitis. The main 2 considerations with tonsillar exudate are ...
The Centor score for distinguishing group A streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis from viral pharyngitis was not a reliable diagnostic guide in paediatric patients. Accurate diagnosis requires ...