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Many predictive rules have been developed to guide the management of suspected Group A Strep Pharyngitis. However, none of the rules have 100% Sensitivities and thus the Strep Score should only be used as a tool to assist in determining which children may require throat swabs. The Infectious Diseases Society of America recommendation remains that if Group A Streptococcus is suspected, that laboratory tests (Rapid Antigen Detection Testing or throat Culture) be used to support the diagnosis.
References
Wald et al, A streptococcal score card revisited. Ped Emerg Care 14 (2):p. 109, 1998
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Bisno, et al. Practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of group A streptococcal pharyngitis. Clin Infect Dis.35:(2): p.113, 2002.
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2003 BC Government Sore Throat Guidelines at www.BCGuidelines.ca
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