Upper respiratory tract infections, including acute pharyngitis, are common in general practice. Although the most common cause of pharyngitis is viral, approximately 10% of incidences are bacterial, and are mostly accountable by group A - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Upper respiratory tract infections, including acute pharyngitis, are common in general practice. Although the most common cause of pharyngitis is viral, approximately 10% of incidences are bacterial, and are mostly accountable by group A

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Unlike other forms of pharyngitis, GABHS pharyngitis requires treatment with antibiotics. Antibiotics prevent serious complications (e.g. rheumatic fever), ... – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Upper respiratory tract infections, including acute pharyngitis, are common in general practice. Although the most common cause of pharyngitis is viral, approximately 10% of incidences are bacterial, and are mostly accountable by group A

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