Machine Learning for Clinical Decision Support of Acute Streptococcal Pharyngitis: A Pilot Study.

Journal: The Israel Medical Association journal : IMAJ
PMID: 38736345

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is the predominant bacterial pathogen of pharyngitis in children. However, distinguishing GAS from viral pharyngitis is sometimes difficult. Unnecessary antibiotic use contributes to unwanted side effects, such as allergic reactions and diarrhea. It also may increase antibiotic resistance.

Authors

  • Oshrit Hoffer
    Department of Electrical Engineering, Afeka Tel Aviv, Academic College of Engineering, Tel Aviv.
  • Moriya Cohen
    Department of Microbiology, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel.
  • Maya Gerstein
    Department of Adelson School of Medicine, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel, Pediatric Ambulatory Community Clinic, Petah Tikva, Israel.
  • Vered Shkalim Zemer
    Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Clalit Health Services, Dan-Petah Tikva District, Petah Tikva, Israel.
  • Yael Richenberg
    Clalit Health Services, Dan-Petah Tikva District, Petah Tikva, Israel.
  • Shay Nathanson
    Clalit Health Services, Dan-Petah Tikva District, Petah Tikva, Israel.
  • Herman Avner Cohen
    Pediatric Ambulatory Community Clinic, Petah Tikva, Israel, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv.

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