Publications by authors named "Leon McCrea Ii"
Am Fam Physician
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- * Clinical decision rules are recommended to determine the likelihood of infection, with key symptoms like fever and tonsillar exudate increasing suspicion; a negative rapid antigen test should lead to a throat culture in kids.
- * Penicillin and amoxicillin are the primary antibiotics for treatment, while steroids are not advised; tonsillectomy is rarely suggested and only after numerous episodes within specific timeframes.
