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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