Throat infections and use of streptococcal antigen test and antibiotic treatment in general practice; a web-based survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to investigate the use of streptococcal antigen tests and antibiotic prescription in general practice in Norway in relation to the national guidelines for sore throat.

Design

This study was based on a web-based survey.

Setting

Norwegian general practice.

Subjects

4700 members of the Norwegian College of General Practice received the survey by E-mail.

Main outcome measures

General practitioner (GP) adherence to national guidelines.

Results

In total, 807 GPs responded and were included in the study. According to the guidelines, 20% and 30% of the GPs would perform unnecessary streptococcal antigen testing when presented with mild and severe infections respectively, while 52% would not perform the test at mo

SUBMITTER: Puntervoll H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9848276 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature