OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.  Describe the typical presentation of pharyngitis and explain the different etiologies of pharyngitis.
2.  Explain and develop an approach to evaluate pharyngitis, review the role of throat cultures in management of pharyngitis, and identify the role of antibiotics in the management of pharyngitis.
3.   Analyze and summarize treatment strategies for pharyngitis and explain the indications for surgical intervention in patients with recurrent pharyngitis.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE:  Dr, Bryan Newbrough has no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

PLANNER DISCLOSURE: The planners have no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION:  The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For information, please contact Robin.Wilson@BSWHealth.org