Question

A 22-year-old man presents with a 1-week history of sore throat, fever, and cervical lymphadenopathy. His tonsils are enlarged with exudate. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Phenoxymethylpenicillin 500 mg QDS for 10 days

Answer

Amoxicillin 500 mg TDS for 7 days

Answer

No antibiotics, advise symptomatic relief

Answer

Erythromycin 500 mg BD for 7 days

Answer

Doxycycline 100 mg BD for 7 days

Practice question

A 22-year-old man presents with a 1-week history of sore throat, fever, and cervical lymphadenopathy. His tonsils are enlarged with exudate. What is the most appropriate management?