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What is the treatment of bacterial tonsillitis if the patient is able to swallow?

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Penicillin V

If penicillin allergic use clarythromycin

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What is the centre criteria for tonsillitis?

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Fever
Absence of cough
Tender cervical lymphnodes
Exudate

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What is the treatment of bacterial tonsillitis if the patient is unable to swallow?

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Benzylpenicillin IV

If penicillin allergic use IV clarythromycin

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What is the treatment for glandular fever?

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NO ANTIBIOTICS

Fluids
Analgesia
Acyclovir and corticosteroids (if severe swelling and leukoplakia)

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What is the treatment of bilateral acute otitis media in a child <2 years with otorrhoea?

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Amoxicillin

If penicillin allergic clarythromycin

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What is the treatment for orbital cellulitis?

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EMERGENCY!
Ceftriaxone
Flucloxacillin
Metronidazole

Step down to
Co-amoxiclav

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