PREP Audio - Kawasaki Disease/Group A Streptococci
November 2006, Volume 1, No. 11

Kawasaki Disease/Group A Streptococci

Kawasaki Disease/Group A Streptococci

Learning Objectives

  • Learn to diagnose group A streptococcal pharyngitis.
  • Determine when to test for streptococcal pharyngitis.
  • Assess which antibiotics to use in diagnosed or suspected streptococcal pharyngitis.
  • Learn about PANDAS and the possible association with streptococcal infections.
  • List the five principal findings of Kawasaki disease.
  • Recognize unusual presentations of Kawasaki disease.
  • Learn about the subtle and fleeting symptoms of Kawasaki disease.
  • Identify appropriate therapy for Kawasaki disease.
Kawasaki Disease/Group A Streptococci

Michael A. Gerber, MD, FAAP

Dr. Gerber disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Kawasaki Disease/Group A Streptococci

Stanford Shulman, MD, FAAP

Dr. Shulman disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.

Kawasaki Disease/Group A Streptococci

Robert R. Tanz, MD, FAAP

Dr. Tanz disclosed no financial relationship relevant to this issue. This issue does not contain a discussion of unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device.