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Case 8: Acute Bacterial Tonsillitis -Management%u2022 Acute bacterial tonsilitisDiagnosis:%u2022 Analgesia:%u2022 Paracetamol or ibuprofen%u2022 Hydration:%u2022 Encourage fluid intake%u2022 Antibiotics if bacterial etiology suspected (e.g., high Centorscore):%u2022 Phenoxymethylpenicillin 500 mg QID for 10 days%u2022 If penicillin allergic: Clarithromycin 250 mg BID for 5 days%u2022 Gargle with warm salt water%u2022 Consider single dose of dexamethasone for severe symptoms%u2022 Advise rest and time off work/school until fever-free for 24 hours%u2022 Follow-up if symptoms worsen or persist beyond 7 daysManagement:
