The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 145, Issue 1 , Pages 136-137, July 2004

Penicillin for acute sore throat in children: Randomised, double blind trial

University of Southampton Southampton SO16 55T, United Kingdom

Zwart S, Rovers MM, de Melker RA, Hoes AW. BMJ 2003;327:1324-8

Context Pharyngitis is a common reason for a physician visit. A prior study in adults had documented superiority of seven days versus three days of antibiotics for pharyngitis.

 

 Professor Little has received consultancy fees for 2 half-day meetings in the last 2 years funded by Abbott Pharmaceuticals regarding the role of antibiotics in preventing complications of lower respiratory tract infection.

PII: S0022-3476(04)00343-9

doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2004.04.040

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 145, Issue 1 , Pages 136-137, July 2004