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Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist
I'm aware of the score, but even with a score of 5, is barely above 50% positive if seen in family practice. According to our guidelines and the BC version of bugs and Drugs (Dr Blondell-Hill), unless complicated, no antibiotics given until confirmed by swab
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That's why clinics should all have the rapid strep test; it's high impractical to swab everyone and wait for results.