A 2-year-old child presents with a 1-day history of fever (39°C), sore throat, and refusal to drink. On examination, his pharynx is erythematous with ...

Question

A 2-year-old child presents with a 1-day history of fever (39°C), sore throat, and refusal to drink. On examination, his pharynx is erythematous with exudates on his tonsils. He has tender cervical lymphadenopathy. What is the most appropriate management according to NICE guidelines for sore throat?

Accepted Answer

Offer paracetamol or ibuprofen for pain and fever, and advise on fluid intake

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Prescribe penicillin V for 5 days

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Prescribe amoxicillin for 5 days

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Perform a rapid antigen detection test for Group A Streptococcus

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Advise gargling with salt water

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Acute Tonsillitis