Treatment
Once group A streptococcus is documented as the cause of infection, treatment with penicillin should be started. Erythromycin or another macrolide can be used in patients allergic to penicillin. Treatment with ampicillin/sulbactam is appropriate if deep oropharyngeal abscesses are present. In cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, treatment consists of penicillin and clindamycin, given with intravenous immunoglobulin., August 2010
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