Decision aid: antibiotics for sore throat It is estimated that Group A Strep is responsible for 15-30% of cases of acute tonsillitis. Over the past few years we have seen a practice shift, moving away from prescribing antibiotics for all children presenting with acute tonsillitis, instead targeting therapy at those in high risk groups. This is based on a number of studies and Cochrane reviews, which concluded:
Current indications for antibiotics:
It can be difficult to explain to families why we are not prescribing antibiotics. This decision aid from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare is a great tool that demonstrates the evidence in graphic form. This can be printed and used as part of a shared decision-making discussion with families. Dr Danielle Scarfe
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