Viral etiology is more common with cough/ conjunctivitis/congestion.
Group A Streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis is characterized by fever, tender cervical lymphadenopathy, pharyngeal exudate, may have a scarletiniform rash (sandpaper-like feel) .
Culture of pharynx should be done to confirm diagnosis of GAS.
Centor Score (decision tool to take a throat culture)
Infection Prevention and Control
Droplet / Contact Precautions
Until 24 hours of appropriate antimicrobial therapy