A 29-year-old with suspected strep pharyngitis (Centor 4) is penicillin-allergic (anaphylaxis). Best alternative therapy?...

Question

A 29-year-old with suspected strep pharyngitis (Centor 4) is penicillin-allergic (anaphylaxis). Best alternative therapy?

Accepted Answer

Azithromycin 500 mg day 1 then 250 mg days 2-5

Answer

Amoxicillin 500 mg BID

Answer

Cephalexin 500 mg BID

Answer

No antibiotics regardless of testing

Answer

Levofloxacin 750 mg daily

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Streptococcal Pharyngitis