Question

A 7-year-old with a sore throat and tonsillar exudates scores 4 on FeverPAIN. Which antibiotic is typically first-line for suspected strep tonsillitis according to NICE?

Accepted Answer

Penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin)

Answer

Amoxicillin-clavulanate

Answer

Macrolide (e.g. clarithromycin)

Answer

Cephalosporin

Answer

No antibiotic indicated

Practice question

A 7-year-old with a sore throat and tonsillar exudates scores 4 on FeverPAIN. Which antibiotic is typically first-line for suspected strep tonsillitis according to NICE?