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Canada
United States
●American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): Red Book – Group A streptococcal infections (2021)
●Choosing Wisely: Antibiotics should not be used for apparent viral respiratory illnesses (sinusitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis and bronchiolitis) (2013, updated 2018)
●Choosing Wisely: Avoid prescribing antibiotics for upper respiratory infections (2015)
●Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA): Clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis and management of group A streptococcal pharyngitis, update (ARCHIVED; published 2012)
Europe
United Kingdom
●NICE: Guideline on sore throat (acute) – Antimicrobial prescribing (2018)
●NICE: Clinical guideline on respiratory tract infections (self-limiting) – Prescribing antibiotics (2008)