CPG

Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Pharyngitis

PUBLISHED: July 1999	REVISED:January 2008
TOPIC: Upper respiratory tract infections	SCOPE: Prevention, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up
ABSTRACT: Group A strep is predominantly a disease of youth and occurs mainly in fall, winter and spring. It is nearly always acquired by direct contact with respiratory secretions. This guideline helps to differentiate between viral causes of sore throats and Group A strep. It also offers recommendations on treatment and follow-up.
TARGET POPULATION: Immunocompetent children and adults
EXCLUSIONS: None specified

Summary: Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Pharyngitis

Guideline: Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Pharyngitis

Patient Information: Sore Throats

Working Group Membership

A multi-disciplinary team comprised of:

Family Physicians
Infectious Disease Specialists
Pediatricians
Hospital and Community Pharmacists
Public Health
Consumer
Alberta Health and Wellness representative