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Chad A Knoderer1, Tanya V Abi-Mansour2, Stephanie O Zahn3
1Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 4065Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Objective:
The objective of this study was to assess the management of students presenting with pharyngitis to a university health clinic.
Methods:
This was a retrospective cohort study. Electronic medical records of undergraduate students presenting to a university health clinic from January 1, 2012, through December 31, 2014, with complaints of sore throat and a diagnosis code for pharyngitis, tonsillitis, or sore throat were reviewed.
Results:
Records of 241 patients were screened and 197 patients were included. A rapid antigen detection test (RADT) was obtained in 145 (73.6%) patients. The incidence of group A streptococci (GAS) and non-GAS were 15.2% (30/197) and 10.1% (21/197), respectively. All patients with a positive RADT were prescribed antibiotics, with 13 (46.4%) receiving amoxicillin. Overall, 129 (65%) patients received an antibiotic prescription.
Conclusion:
Management of pharyngitis at the clinic appears inconsistent with current guidelines. Approximately 2 of every 3 students were prescribed an antibiotic with no clear indication.
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