Treatment Self care Preparing for your appointment Diagnosis Your doctor will conduct a physical exam, look for signs and symptoms of strep throat, and probably
Doctors most often prescribe penicillin or amoxicillin (Amoxil) to treat strep throat
People who are infected spread the bacteria by talking, coughing, or sneezing
Group A streptococcus is the most common bacterial cause of sore throat
This includes ear, nose, and
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Answer: Strep throat, medically known as streptococcal pharyngitis, is a common bacterial infection caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria
It comes as a capsule, tablet, and oral
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Five days of 800-mg penicillin four times a day produced noninferior results to 10 days of 1,000-mg penicillin three times a day, with shorter symptom duration
Do I skip a dose tomorrow or give him? Yes
The most common antibiotic treatment for strep throat is penicillin or amoxicillin
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If it's old stuff left over, it probably won't kill the strep or you might not have enough to finish the course
Dr Cremers agreed
Sore throat caused by a virus or the bacteria called group A Streptococcus can have similar symptoms
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For the prevention of recurrence following rheumatic fever and/or chorea: 125 to 250 mg (200,000 to 400,000 units) twice daily on a continuing basis
Ampicillin is an antibiotic used for treating infections of the middle ear, sinuses, stomach and intestines, Strep Throat
This article will discuss the safe use of this amino-penicillin, including standard dosing regimens, potential side effects, and how quickly it begins working
Earaches may be caused by bacteria in the inner or outer ear, and they may lead to fluid build-up and pressure
Other remedies that can help relieve the symptoms of a sore throat include: Acetaminophen or ibuprofen to relieve pain
Both amoxicillin and penicillin belong to the class of antibiotics called penicillins