Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A scoring system can help determine whether a patient with a sore throat is likely to have GAS. The goal of the ...

Sonoma County is known for its rolling fields and famed vineyards, making the region a pillar in California's wine industry. But a sweeping new survey from UC Berkeley has found that approximately 75% ...

Sonoma County is known for its rolling fields and famed vineyards, making the region a pillar in California's wine industry. But a sweeping new survey from UC Berkeley has found that approximately 75% ...

Pharyngitis is the inflammation of the pharynx, and can occur because of a number of aetiological factors like viral, bacterial or fungal. While viral causes are more common, streptococcal pharyngitis ...

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Point-of-care testing for group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus (Strep A) significantly reduced antibiotic prescriptions in children and adults with signs of pharyngitis, even when used as the sole ...

Pharyngitis, commonly known as a sore throat, is an inflammation of the pharynx—the area at the back of the throat. This condition is one of the most frequent reasons for doctor visits, especially ...

A new COVID-19 variant called NB.1.8.1 could account for up to one-third of cases, according to health officials. One hallmark of this latest strain is a symptom some people are calling "razor blade ...

Therese Canares, Bus '21 (MBA), a pediatric emergency physician, has a grand vision: to save people from having to make an unnecessary trip to the doctor's office if they think they have strep throat.

Azithromycin is a generic oral tablet prescribed for certain infections in adults and some children. It’s typically taken once per day. The dosage can vary depending on the reason you’re taking it.

The Centor score for distinguishing group A streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis from viral pharyngitis was not a reliable diagnostic guide in paediatric patients. Accurate diagnosis requires ...