Fast Five Quiz: Sore Throat

The following factors may help rule out or diagnose GAS pharyngitis:

• GAS infection is most common in children aged 4-7 years

• Sudden onset is consistent with GAS pharyngitis; pharyngitis after several days of coughing or rhinorrhea is more consistent with a viral etiology

• Contact with others who have GAS or rheumatic fever with symptoms consistent with GAS raises the likelihood of GAS pharyngitis

• Headache is consistent with GAS infection

• Cough is not usually associated with GAS infection

• Vomiting is associated with GAS infection, though not exclusively so

• Recent orogenital contact suggests possible gonococcal pharyngitis

• A history of rheumatic fever is important

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Cite this: Arlen D. Meyers. Fast Five Quiz: Sore Throat - Medscape - Nov 06, 2019.