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BUGS & DRUGS 2012Antimicrobial prescribing guide.
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ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIPAntimicrobial stewardship involves using antibiotics only when needed and only as directed. The principles of antimicrobial stewardship apply wherever antimicrobial agents are used, from hospitals to the home.
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ANTIBIOGRAMSLinks to local antibiograms by city and laboratory.
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CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINESFrom Towards Optimized Practice (Alberta) , British Columbia Ministry of Health, Infectious Diseases Society of America
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NURSING RESOURCESResources for nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, occupational health nurses and nursing students
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PATIENT RESOURCESInformation to provide to patients

It is not possible to diagnose Group A Strep by clinical examination alone. A throat swab is recommended.