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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
• Working Group Membership: Family physicians, infectious disease specialists, pediatricians, hospital and community pharmacists, public health, consumer, Alberta Health and Wellness representative