By rray, 10 November, 2014 Does this Patient Type contain sub types? No Patient Type Details Pts w/ repeated pharyngitis associated w/ lab evidence of GAS may actually be chronic carriers who are experiencing repeated viral infxns [S/M]. Tx of GAS carriers is not usually recommended [S/M], unless certain community/family factors<sup>7</sup> are present, then treat w/: Continuous abx prophylaxis only for pts w/ hx of rheumatic fever Tonsillectomy not recommended solely to reduce frequency of GAS pharyngitis [S/H]