How to diagnose strep
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Suspicion of strep?
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Yes?
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No?
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Rapid Strep
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Continue with differential diagnosis
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Positive
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Negative
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Treat
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Yes?
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Moderate or severely Sick?
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No?
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Mono Spot
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Treat for viral pharyngitis or other differential diagnosis
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Positive - Treat for mono and NOT strep unless there is cultured evidence of Strep
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Negative - Treat for strep and culture throat
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