The duration of treatment for streptococcal pharyngitis is:: (A) 3 days, (B) 5 Days, (C) 7 days, (D) 10 days
Answer is D. Ans. D. 10 daysStreptococcal sore throat presents as bilateral tonsil hypertrophy and erythema, with characteristic exudates. Treatment is with 10 days course of Penicillin V or a first generation cephalosporin.