Acute Sore Throat ( including tonsillitis ) in primary care

This Clinical Guideline is intended for use by healthcare professionals within Leeds unless otherwise stated.
For healthcare professionals in other trusts, please ensure that you consult relevant local and national guidance.

• to provide a simple, empirical approach to the treatment of common infections
• to promote the safe, effective and economic use of antibiotics
• to minimise the emergence of bacterial resistance and reduce the incidence of Healthcare Associated Infections in the community

Acute Sore Throat (including tonsillitis)