Sore throats and rheumatic fever - Emma Best

Dr Emma Best talks about sore throats and rheumatic fever. Emma is a paediatric infectious disease consultant at Starship children’s hospital in Auckland and a senior lecturer in paediatrics at the University of Auckland.

Topics

Rheumatic fever in New Zealand
Diagnosis and risk category
Assessing and management of sore throats
High risk patients – swabs?
Should we re-swab after treatment?
Prevention of rheumatic fever
Should we advise isolation?
Following up with family members
Clinical features to look out for
Tests in General Practice
Referrals for acute rheumatic fever
Advice to give to parents

Resources

Auckland Regional Health Pathways

Patient Resources

Presenter

Dr Emma Best

Paediatric infectious disease consultant

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