Child with upper and lower respiratory infections Flashcards
1
Q
What conditions are kids at risk after strep throat?
A
Rheumatic Fever (RF) Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN)
2
Q
What’s the first drug choice for bacterial pharyngitis? What about if allergic?
A
Penicillins, if allergic erythromycin
3
Q
For how long are the GABHS pts contagious after antibiotics onset?
A
24hrs