Acute
Usual PathogensGroup A Streptococci
Symptomatic therapy
| Empiric Therapy | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic/antipyretic | ||
| + | ||
| Penicillin VK | 600mg PO bid or | 10 days |
| 300mg PO tid |
Penicillin/amoxicillin allergy
| Empiric Therapy | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Cefuroxime axetil |
500mg PO bid | 10 days |
| Alternative | ||
| Azithromycin | 500mg PO daily | 3 days |
| or | ||
| Clarithromycin | 250mg PO bid | 10 days |
| or | ||
| Clindamycin | 300mg PO tid | 10 days |