These guidelines were developed as part of the 2016 Policy Research Servicing Project by
the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A multidisciplinary approach was …

Introduction: Bacterial resistance burden has increased in the past years, mainly due to
inappropriate antibiotic use. Recently it has become an urgent public health concern due to …

This study aimed to determine the association between factors relevant to diagnostic
uncertainty and physicians' antibiotic-prescribing behaviour in primary care. A questionnaire …

Tonsillitis is most commonly caused by viruses. Treatment is focused on supportive care;
however, if tonsillitis is caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus, it should be treated …

Background Centor and McIsaac scores are both used to diagnose group A beta-haemolytic
streptococcus (GABHS) infection, but have not been compared through meta-analysis. Aim …

This article aims to report these guidelines for various bacterial infections: to recommend a
single treatment duration, without durational ranges; the expressed durations are those of …

Primary healthcare is the pillar of a well-functioning healthcare system. General practitioners
(GPs) should have a broad skillset to cope with the various conditions they encounter in …

Abstract Context Kaihoujian Throat Spray children's type (KHJSC) is a Chinese medicine
prescription for treating pediatric acute pharyngitis and tonsillitis (APT). However, its relevant …

BACKGROUND Tonsillectomy is the most common procedure for treatment of pediatric
recurrent acute tonsillitis and tonsillar enlargement that contributes to obstructive sleep …

Background Acute tonsillitis (including tonsillopharyngitis) in childhood is a common
disease with a peak of illness in school-age. Most of these cases have a viral origin and …