Diagnostic methods, clinical guidelines, and antibiotic treatment for group A streptococcal pharyngitis: a narrative review
Z Mustafa, M Ghaffari - Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2020 - frontiersin.org
The most common bacterial cause of pharyngitis is infection by Group A β-hemolytic
streptococcus (GABHS), commonly known as strep throat. 5–15% of adults and 15–35% of …
streptococcus (GABHS), commonly known as strep throat. 5–15% of adults and 15–35% of …
Acute pharyngitis in children and adults: descriptive comparison of current recommendations from national and international guidelines and future perspectives
R Pellegrino, E Timitilli, MC Verga, A Guarino… - European Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
This study aims to provide a comparison of the current recommendations about the
management of acute pharyngitis. A literature search was conducted from January 2009 to …
management of acute pharyngitis. A literature search was conducted from January 2009 to …
[HTML][HTML] Point-of-care testing, antibiotic prescribing, and prescribing confidence for respiratory tract infections in primary care: a prospective audit in 18 European …
AW van der Velden, AC van de Pol, E Bongard… - BJGP open, 2022 - bjgpopen.org
Background Between-country differences have been described in antibiotic prescribing for
respiratory tract infection (RTI) in primary care, but not yet for diagnostic testing procedures …
respiratory tract infection (RTI) in primary care, but not yet for diagnostic testing procedures …
Best management of patients with an acute sore throat–a critical analysis of current evidence and a consensus of experts from different countries and traditions
Background There is a very large body of publications discussing the management of
patients with an acute sore throat. Advocates for a restrictive antibiotic policy and advocates …
patients with an acute sore throat. Advocates for a restrictive antibiotic policy and advocates …
Characteristics of the sore throat test and treat service in community pharmacies (STREP) in Wales: cross-sectional analysis of 11 304 consultations using …
E Mantzourani, D Wasag… - Journal of …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Background An NHS-funded sore throat test and treat (STTT) service was introduced in
selected community pharmacies in Wales. Service users were screened using …
selected community pharmacies in Wales. Service users were screened using …
[HTML][HTML] Laboratory diagnosis of Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococci)
B Spellerberg, C Brandt - 2022 - europepmc.org
Historically, Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococci) was first cultured and identified
as the cause of erysipelas by Friedrich Fehleisen in 1883, and it received its species …
as the cause of erysipelas by Friedrich Fehleisen in 1883, and it received its species …
Diagnostic accuracy of a rapid antigen triple test (SARS-CoV-2, respiratory syncytial virus, and influenza) using anterior nasal swabs versus multiplex RT-PCR in …
S Ferrani, T Prazuck, S Béchet, F Lesne, R Cohen… - Infectious Diseases …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background In children, respiratory infections such as SARS-CoV-2, respiratory syncytial
virus (RSV), and influenza share similar clinical signs and symptoms. Here we compared the …
virus (RSV), and influenza share similar clinical signs and symptoms. Here we compared the …
Diagnostic accuracy of rapid nucleic acid tests for group A streptococcal pharyngitis: systematic review and meta-analysis
C Dubois, PR Smeesters, Y Refes, C Levy… - Clinical Microbiology …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Acute pharyngitis is one of the most common conditions in outpatient settings
and an important source of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing. Rapid antigen detection …
and an important source of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing. Rapid antigen detection …
Appropriate use of antibiotics for acute respiratory infections at primary healthcare facilities in China: a nationwide cross-sectional study from 2017 to 2019
M Fu, Z Gong, C Li, K Ling, Y Zhu, H Li… - The Lancet Regional …, 2023 - thelancet.com
Background The appropriateness of antibiotic use for acute respiratory infections (ARIs) in
Chinese primary healthcare facilities (PHFs) remained uncertain. We aimed to evaluate to …
Chinese primary healthcare facilities (PHFs) remained uncertain. We aimed to evaluate to …
Point-of-care tests to manage acute respiratory tract infections in primary care: a systematic review and qualitative synthesis of healthcare professional and patient …
ME Hoste, AJ Borek, M Santillo… - Journal of …, 2025 - academic.oup.com
Objectives To review the evidence on healthcare professionals'(HCPs) and patients' views
of the use of point-of-care tests (POCTs) in the management of acute respiratory tract …
of the use of point-of-care tests (POCTs) in the management of acute respiratory tract …