Treating Strep Throat in Half the Time - Frankly Speaking EP 160Guest: Robert Baldor, MD, FAAFP
Music Credit: Richard Onorato

This episode will review clinical decision-making tools for diagnosing and treating streptococcal pharyngitis and will discuss a recent randomized controlled trial utilizing a 5-day course of Penicillin for treatment.

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Release Date: 2/18/2020

Expiration Date: 2/18/2021

Topics

Infectious Diseases

Learning Objectives

Outline the clinical decision-making for diagnosing and treating streptococcal pharyngitis.
Recognize the benefits of a shorter course of antibiotics for streptococcal pharyngitis.

Faculty

Frank J. Domino, MD

Professor, Family Medicine and Community Health,
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA

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Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP

Professor and Chairman, Dept of Family Medicine
UMass Medical School/Baystate

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