Sue brought her daughter Amy to the pediatrician complaining of a sore throat.The physician examines Amy and observes that her throat is bright red and there are white pus-filled nodules on her tonsils.Which of the following conclusions should be made?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The white pus-filled nodules on Amy's tonsils suggest that she may have strep throat, which is caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes. However, a rapid strep test should be performed to confirm the diagnosis before starting antibiotics. This is important because unnecessary antibiotic use can contribute to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Resting at home may be recommended, but a diagnosis should be made first. Waiting two days for a strep test to show up is not necessary as rapid strep tests provide results within minutes. Staphylococcal sore throats are not as common as strep throat and would require a different course of antibiotics.

Sue Brought Her Daughter Amy to the Pediatrician Complaining of a Sore