MediumIndigenous HealthStreptococcal pharyngitis in high ARF riskau-amcau-racgp
A 15-year-old Aboriginal girl from a remote community presents with a 3-day history of sore throat and fever. She has a past history of acute rheumatic fever at age 10. Examination shows tonsillar exudate, tender cervical lymphadenopathy and temperature 38.5 °C. You suspect group A streptococcal pharyngitis. According to Australian rheumatic heart disease guidelines, what is the preferred antibiotic treatment today?