CRACKCast E023 - Sore Throat

This episode covers Chapter 23 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine.

Episode overview:

1. List 8 Emergent Diagnoses for the chief complaint of sore throat
2. List the most common viral, bacterial, and non-infectious causes of sore throat
   • List at least 8
3. Describe the modified Centor Criteria and their use

Wisecracks:

1. Describe the pros and cons of antibiotics for suspected or confirmed acute GAS pharyngitis (see Rosen’s page 202)
2. Other than Group B Strep, name 6 agents causing exudative pharyngitis