Question

A 22-year-old with pharyngitis tests positive for group A Streptococcus. Penicillin allergy is anaphylaxis. Best antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Clindamycin 300 mg PO three times daily for 10 days

Answer

Amoxicillin 500 mg twice daily for 10 days

Answer

Cefalexin 500 mg twice daily for 10 days regardless of anaphylaxis

Answer

Azithromycin 250 mg daily ×3 days

Answer

No antibiotics needed

Practice question

A 22-year-old with pharyngitis tests positive for group A Streptococcus. Penicillin allergy is anaphylaxis. Best antibiotic?