A 50-year-old with strep-negative sore throat asks about antibiotics. Which statement aligns with guidance?...

Question

A 50-year-old with strep-negative sore throat asks about antibiotics. Which statement aligns with guidance?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics only for confirmed group A strep by testing

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Empiric antibiotics for all with sore throat

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Penicillin only if Centor score >=2

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Azithromycin preferred for all adults

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Amoxicillin-clavulanate preferred first line

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Pharyngitis (GAS)