Multi-center investigation on the influence of clinical characteristics and molecular group A streptococci diagnostics on the management of tonsillopharyngitis in pediatric practices in Berlin-BASE study.

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the impact of clinical characteristics and molecular diagnostics on treatment strategies for tonsillopharyngitis in children.
• Multi-center trial design
• Comparison between mPOC diagnostics and routine care
• Focus on pediatric practices in Berlin
• No significant decrease in antibiotic prescriptions with mPOC compared to routine care
• Indicates a need for improved diagnostic and antibiotic stewardship efforts