Antibiotics for sore throats?

Authors
Del Mar, CB Glasziou, PP
Citation
Cb. Del Mar et Pp. Glasziou, Antibiotics for sore throats?, J PAEDIAT C, 34(6), 1998, pp. 498-499
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH
ISSN journal
10344810 → ACNP
Volume
34
Issue
6
Year of publication
1998
Pages
498 - 499
Database
ISI
SICI code
1034-4810(199812)34:6<498:AFST>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
Although not explicit, recommendations in the new edition of Therapeutic Gu idelines: Antibiotic(1) have taken a lurch towards an evidence basis. What does this mean, and what is the basis of the recommendation that antibiotic s be used for sore throat in very limited circumstances?