I always take a T/S before (v v rarely) giving abs for sore throat or
tonsillitis. Interstingly v few grow anything-good clincial audit . I did a
prospective audit of 100 sore throats and 35 acute follicular tonsillitis,
only 10% of sore htroats and only 35% of tonsillitis grew path streps. Sputum
c+s i find useless unless a chest physio makes the pt cough. Only do MSUs in
doubtful cases or in males. I find nitrite/leucocyte stix v useful in the
surgery. Only do HVS for candida if symps recurs quickly or if green or yellow
discharge. Only do viral swabs for genital ulcers.
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From: [log in to unmask] on behalf of Katie Law
Sent: 17 June 1998 18:46
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Swabs before antibiotics
Is there a consensus on whether and when one takes swabs before
treatment with antibiotics?
KT
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