Question

A 7-year-old child presents with fever, sore throat, and a 'strawberry tongue'. Scarlet fever is suspected. According to NICE, which antibiotic is recommended first-line?

Accepted Answer

Phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V)

Answer

Amoxicillin

Answer

Clarithromycin

Answer

Co-amoxiclav

Answer

No antibiotics are required

Practice question

A 7-year-old child presents with fever, sore throat, and a 'strawberry tongue'. Scarlet fever is suspected. According to NICE, which antibiotic is recommended first-line?