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Sore throat, neck lumps and ENT emergencies
A practice question in the style of the MCCQE MCQ exam. Choose your answer to see the explanation.
A rapid strep test is positive in a child with no allergies. What is the treatment?
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The answer is E: Penicillin V, 10 days.
Penicillin or amoxicillin for 10 days prevents rheumatic fever and complications.
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