R72

Synonym

• Strep throat

Inclusions

• proven streptococcal pharyngitis/tonsillitis

Exclusions

• scarlet fever A78
• erysipelas/strep skin infection S76

Criteria

• acute inflammation of the throat, plus demonstration of beta-haemolytic streptococci

Consider

• tonsillitis R76

ICD-10

• J02.0; J03.0