Acute pharyngotonsillitis: current diagnosis and treatment
Journal Title: New Medicine - Year 2010, Vol 14, Issue 4
Abstract
Although its etiology is viral in about 80% of cases, antibiotics are frequently prescribed in the treatment of pharyngotonsillitis. Inappropriate use of antibiotics is a major cause of bacterial resistance, particularly among respiratory pathogens. Many countries all over the world, including Poland, have national guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory tract infections to minimize unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions. This review paper presents current diagnosis and treatment of acute pharyngotonsillitis according to Polish Recommendations 2010.
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Elżbieta Mazur
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