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   What should I do if my child has strep throat?

   • If your child has strep throat, to help protect others in your family: Keep your child's eating utensils, dishes, and drinking glasses separate and wash them in hot, soapy water after each use. Make sure your child doesn't share food, drinks, napkins, handkerchiefs, or towels with other family members.

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   Can children get strep throat without antibiotics?

   • These symptoms typically clear up on their own without antibiotic treatment. Strep, however, does not typically include upper-respiratory symptoms and, in children age three and older, does require antibiotics in order to prevent serious complications. What are the symptoms of strep throat in children?

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   Can you give a child honey for strep throat?

   • A teaspoon of honey can be used to coat your child’s throat and soothe it, says Dr. Seidman. However, he reminds parents to never give honey to children under 12 months old. Dealing with a bout of strep throat can be very stressful, and no parent wants to see their child suffer.

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2. www.drugs.com › medical-answers › best-antibioticWhat is the best antibiotic to treat strep throat? - Drugs.com

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   Nov 10, 2023 · Children <27 kg: 600 000 units as a single dose. Children and adults ≥27 kg: 1 200 000 units as a single dose. The CDC recommends the following dosages of antibiotics for Strep throat, for those people with a penicillin allergy. One dosage regimen should be chosen that is appropriate for the person being treated.

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3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › strepStrep throat - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Nov 30, 2022 · Treatment. Medications are available to cure strep throat, relieve its symptoms, and prevent its complications and spread. Antibiotics. If your doctor diagnoses you or your child with strep throat, your doctor will likely prescribe an oral antibiotic.

4. www.verywellfamily.com › symptoms-of-strep-throatSymptoms of Strep Throat in Kids and How to Treat Them

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   Mar 29, 2022 · Penicillin or amoxicillin are most frequently prescribed for strep throat, but if your child has a penicillin allergy, other antibiotics can successfully treat strep throat. Antibiotics work quickly and usually reduce symptoms within 24 to 48 hours.

5. www.drugs.com › condition › strep-throatMedications for Strep Throat (Streptococcal Pharyngitis)

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   Strep throats are a type of bacterial sore throat caused by Streptococcus pyrogene bacteria, a type of Group A streptococci. They are common in children aged five to fifteen years, but rare in children under the age of three. Generally, Strep sore throats tend to be very painful and symptoms persist for a lot longer than sore throats due to a ...

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6. www.yalemedicine.org › conditions › strep-throatStrep throat > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

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   Overview. Sore throats can be caused by many types of bacteria, viruses and allergies, but strep throat—most common in children between ages 5 and 15—has its own tell-tale signs. Caused by the group A streptococcus bacteria, strep throat is an infection that requires prompt treatment, particularly in children over the age of 3.

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7. www.luriechildrens.org › en › blogStrep Throat in Kids: Symptoms & Treatment | Lurie Children's

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   Feb 1, 2023 · Antibiotics are used for treatment of strep throat and can decrease how long someone is sick with strep throat, lessen the symptoms, prevent bacteria from spreading to others, and prevent complications. Within 24 hours of starting antibiotics for strep throat, your child should start feeling better and will no longer be contagious.

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   Strep throat usually needs treatment with antibiotics. With the proper medical care — and plenty of rest and fluids — most kids get back to school and play within a few days. What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Strep Throat? The most common symptoms of strep throat include: sore throat that comes on quickly and is especially painful when swallowing.