Tuesday May 06, 2025

Streptococcal Pharyngitis (Strep Throat) Basics - Comprehensive Overview | Clinical Medicine

This podcast provides a comprehensive overview of streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat). We break down the epidemiology, etiology, clinical features, Centor criteria, diagnosis, treatment, and potential complications of this common but important condition.

📘 Topics Covered:

- What causes strep throat? (Group A Streptococcus)

- Epidemiology and transmission

- Clinical signs and symptoms

- Differential diagnosis: viral vs bacterial pharyngitis vs non-infections causes

- Using the Centor criteria to guide testing

- Diagnostic tests (rapid strep, throat culture)

- Antibiotic treatment and supportive care

- Possible complications suppurative vs non-suppurative (rheumatic fever, PSGN, peritonsillar abscess)

- Prognosis and follow-up

Infectious Disease🦠

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