Acute Bacterial Pharyngitis

• Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus infection
• Three day incubation period
• Abrupt onset of fever and sore throat
• Headache and chills
• Posterior pharynx edematous, red cobble stone appearance
• Yellow exudate
• Throat culture diagnostic
• Penicillin treatment of choice
• Difficult to distinguish from viral Pharyngitis