Actualización de un protocolo de actuación para el diagnóstico y tratamiento de la faringoamigdalitis estreptocócica

Abstract

In our daily work, we find that it’s very frequent to do the Streptococcus pyogenes’ rapid antigen detection test to determine the cause of acute tonsillopharyngitis. Therefore, the educational purpose of this article is to know the indications of Streptococcus pyogenes’ rapid antigen detection test and the correct realization of this technique and adapt the antibiotic and / or symptomatic treatment of acute tonsillopharyngitis. We must be responsible, because of the cost of doing so, based on Centor criteria for its realization. Also we must avoid the indiscriminate use of antibiotics, being prescribed in case of a positive Streptococcus pyogenes’ rapid antigen detection test.