A 28-year-old with sore throat and fever has anterior cervical lymphadenopathy and exudates. Rapid strep A test is positive. Penicillin allergy is ana...

Question

A 28-year-old with sore throat and fever has anterior cervical lymphadenopathy and exudates. Rapid strep A test is positive. Penicillin allergy is anaphylaxis. Best therapy?

Accepted Answer

Cephalexin is avoided; use azithromycin 5 days

Answer

Amoxicillin 500 mg BID for 10 days

Answer

Penicillin VK 500 mg QID for 10 days

Answer

No antibiotics needed

Answer

Levofloxacin 500 mg daily for 3 days

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Streptococcal Pharyngitis

A 28-year-old with sore throat and fever has anterior cervical lymphadenopathy and exudates. Rapid strep A test is positive. Penicillin allergy is anaphylaxis. Best therapy?