A 22-year-old with suspected streptococcal pharyngitis asks for antibiotics. Rapid antigen test is positive; she is nonpregnant with no allergies. Gui...

Question

A 22-year-old with suspected streptococcal pharyngitis asks for antibiotics. Rapid antigen test is positive; she is nonpregnant with no allergies. Guideline-concordant therapy?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 500 mg PO BID for 10 days

Answer

Azithromycin 500 mg daily for 3 days

Answer

Levofloxacin 500 mg daily for 5 days

Answer

Clindamycin 300 mg TID for 10 days first-line

Answer

No treatment; supportive care only

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Streptococcal Pharyngitis

A 22-year-old with suspected streptococcal pharyngitis asks for antibiotics. Rapid antigen test is positive; she is nonpregnant with no allergies. Guideline-concordant therapy?