Strep Pharyngitis Testing in Toddlers?
Strep pharyngitis testing is common in the ED, but we may be a little excessive in our search for strep pharyngitis in toddlers (< 3 years of age). Let us take a minute to review the guidelines.
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Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
Often our clinical role is similar to that of a detective. We carefully search a patient’s history and physical exam to discover the obscure clues that help us to provide excellent care. Is that pyoderma gangrenosum? We need to consider…
Uvulitis
We cannot afford to be cavalier in our jobs. What is, on the surface, seemingly simple, may be more complex. Take for example, the “Sore Throat.” Sure, it is likely “just a virus” (which we should never say out loud),…
PANDAS
We have previously addressed the notion that “Not All That Shakes is a Seizure.” Often, just by witnessing the “shaking” it is possible to lower the concern for seizures; however, refrain from being dismissive, as there are a number of…
Strep Pharyngitis
Background – Pharyngitis is most commonly caused by viral infections. – Bacterial play a much smaller; Group A Strep (GAS) is the leader of this small pack. – GAS is primarily a disease of children (5-15yrs is the “sweet spot;”…