The most common bacterial cause of pharyngitis is infection by Group A β-hemolytic
streptococcus (GABHS), commonly known as strep throat. 5–15% of adults and 15–35% of …

Historically, Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococci) was first cultured and identified
as the cause of erysipelas by Friedrich Fehleisen in 1883, and it received its species …

Nearly a century after rheumatic fever (RF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) was
eradicated from the developed world, the disease remains endemic in many low-and middle …

Background Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes) is a Gram positive bacterium which is a
leading cause of pharyngitis, skin and soft tissue infection and post streptococcal …

Background Acute pharyngitis is one of the most common conditions in outpatient settings
and an important source of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing. Rapid antigen detection …

Each year, there are an estimated 11 million visits to ambulatory care centers for pharyngitis
in children between the ages of 3 and 18 years. While there are many causes of pediatric …

Background Sore throat is a common condition caused by viruses or bacteria, and is a
leading cause of antibiotic prescription in primary care. The most common bacterial species …

Group A streptococcus (GAS) is an important cause of acute pharyngitis. We investigated the
positive rate of GAS tests and clinical viral features in children with acute pharyngitis. A …

Objective Identifying optimal strategies for managing patients of any age with varying risk of
acute rheumatic fever (ARF) attending for an apparently uncomplicated acute sore throat …

Pharyngitis (also known as sore throat) is a common, predominately viral, self-limiting
condition which can be symptomatically managed without antibiotic treatment. Inappropriate …