Primary prevention of acute rheumatic fever is accomplished by proper identification and
adequate antibiotic treatment of group A β-hemolytic streptococcal (GAS) tonsillopharyngitis …

Acute pharyngitis is one of the most common illnesses for which patients visit primary care
physicians. According to the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, upper respiratory …

Primary prevention of acute rheumatic fever is accomplished by proper identification and
adequate antibiotic treatment of group A β-hemolytic streptococcal (GAS) tonsillopharyngitis …

ContextMost sore throats are due to viral upper respiratory tract infections. Group A β-
hemolytic streptococci (GABHS), the only common cause of sore throat warranting …

Acute respiratory infections accounts for 20–40% of outpatient and 12–35% of inpatient
attendance in a general hospital. Upper respiratory tract infections including …

Objective. To conduct a meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials of cephalosporin
versus penicillin treatment of group A β-hemolytic streptococcal (GABHS) tonsillopharyngitis …

In the present study, essential oils (EOs) extracted from oregano, sage, cloves, and ginger
were evaluated for the phytochemical profile, antibacterial, and anti-biofilm activities against …

The group A streptococcus causes the widest range of disease in humans of all bacterial
pathogens. Group A streptococcal diseases are more common in children than adults with …

See related editorial," Acute Pharyngitis: The Case for Empiric Antimicrobial Therapy" Most
patients who seek medical attention for sore throat are concerned about streptococcal …

Objective Review the evidence for various explanations for microbiologic treatment failure
following use of penicillin in group A streptococcal (GAS) tonsillopharyngitis. DATA …