Prevention of Rheumatic Fever and Diagnosis and Treatment of Strep Throat
Published: February 26, 2009
- Revision of the 1995 statement on treating Group A streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat) and preventing acute rheumatic fever.
- Discusses most recent evidence for establishing the diagnosis of strep throat.
- Gives updated antibiotic regimens for preventing first attacks (primary prevention) or recurrent attacks (secondary prevention) of rheumatic fever.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: Prevention of Rheumatic Fever, Today and Tomorrow by Alan L. Bisno, MD, FACP
- Top Things to Know: Rheumatic Fever and Strep Throat