This article can rightly be called 'the rise of the microbial phoenix'; for, all the microbial
infections whose doomsday was predicted with the discovery of antibiotics, have thumbed …

Objective To provide family physicians with an updated approach to diagnosis and treatment
of pharyngitis, detailing key symptoms, methods of investigation, and a summary of common …

More than 120,000 patients are treated annually in Germany to resolve repeated episodes
of acute tonsillitis. Therapy is aiming at symptom regression, avoidance of complications …

Background Sore throat is a common reason for consultation of primary care physicians,
pediatricians, and ENT specialists. The updated German clinical practice guideline on sore …

Background Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are by far the most common reason for
prescribing an antibiotic in primary care, even though the majority of ARIs are of viral or non …

Background Sore throat is a common condition caused by viruses or bacteria, and is a
leading cause of antibiotic prescription in primary care. The most common bacterial species …

Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major threat to global health. By 2050, it is
forecast that AMR will cause 10 million deaths and cost 100 trillion USD annually. Point-of …

Objectives The UK 5 year antimicrobial resistance strategy recognizes the role of point-of-
care diagnostics to identify where antimicrobials are required, as well as to assess the …

Infection by group A Streptococcus (Strep A) results in a diverse range of clinical conditions,
including pharyngitis, impetigo, cellulitis, necrotising fasciitis, and rheumatic heart disease …

Abstract Background Centor and McIsaac scores are clinical prediction rules for diagnosing
group A streptococcus (GAS) infection in patients with pharyngitis. Their recommended …