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    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Primary Care Medicine
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Sore throat is a frequent reason for medical consultations across various specialties.
    • The German S3-guideline for sore throat offers updated, evidence-based treatment recommendations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide evidence-based recommendations for the management of sore throat in the German healthcare system.
    • To guide primary care physicians, pediatricians, and ENT specialists in treating acute and chronic sore throat.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic literature review of international guidelines and systematic reviews.
    • Recommendations developed through interdisciplinary cooperation and formal consensus.
    • Guideline applicable to patients aged 3 years and older.

    Main Results:

    • Acute sore throat is usually self-limiting (mean duration 7 days) without red flags.
    • Non-pharmacological management and NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen) are recommended for symptomatic relief.
    • A clinical score (tonsil lesions, lymph nodes, age, course, temperature) assesses bacterial pharyngitis risk: low risk (<3 points) needs no antibiotics, moderate (3 points) suggests delayed prescribing, high risk (>3 points) may warrant immediate antibiotics.
    • Penicillin is the first-line antibiotic, with clarithromycin as an alternative; treatment duration is 5-7 days.

    Conclusions:

    • Antibiotic treatment is often unnecessary for acute sore throat when red flags are absent.
    • A risk-adapted approach using clinical scores is recommended when considering antibiotics despite a low risk of complications.