[Therapeutic protocol for the empirical treatment of oral and pharyngeal infections]. / Protocolo terapéutico empírico de las infecciones bucales y faríngeas.

INTRODUCTION: Most oral cavity infections are odontogenic, although they can also affect extradental structures (non-odontogenic infections). Pharyngitis is inflammation and/or infection of the pharynx and /or the peri-tonsillar area. TREATMENT: Both infections are highly prevalent in the population, and one of the most common reasons for consultation and the prescription of antibiotics in primary care clinics. Both infections are usually treated empirically, based on clinical diagnosis and the prevalence and antibiotic sensitivity of the most commonly implicated microorganisms.