Prevalence of Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis and Antibiotic Susceptibility in Paediatric Patients With Sore Throats in Gaborone, Botswana

Group A streptococcal pharyngitis was found in 7.5% of children with sore throats in Gaborone, Botswana. All Group A β-haemolytic Streptococcus strains were susceptible to penicillin, affirming its continued use as the preferred treatment. These results emphasize the need for accurate diagnosis and targeted antibiotic therapy to prevent complications like acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.