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1. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesStrep Throat: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

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   A type of bacteria causes strep throat, and antibiotics treat infections caused by bacteria. Strep throat can lead to more serious illnesses if not treated, so it’s important to start on antibiotics immediately.

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   What bacteria causes strep throat?

   • The bacteria that cause strep throat are strains of the Streptococcus family called strep A or Streptococcus pyogenes ( S pyogenes ). Strep A bacteria can cause other illnesses, such as:

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   What antibiotics are used for strep throat?

   • Antibiotics for strep throat The antibiotics penicillin and amoxicillin are the common treatment for strep throat. If you or your child are allergic to penicillin, then a class of drugs called cephalosporins (such as cephalexin and cefadroxil) may be used. Most oral antibiotics are usually taken for 10 days.

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   Can a doctor prescribe antibiotics for strep throat?

   • If your doctor diagnoses you or your child with strep throat, your doctor will likely prescribe an oral antibiotic. If taken within 48 hours of the onset of the illness, antibiotics reduce the duration and severity of symptoms, as well as the risk of complications and the likelihood that infection will spread to others.

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3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › strepStrep throat - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Nov 30, 2022 · Strep throat is caused by infection with a bacterium known as Streptococcus pyogenes, also called group A streptococcus. Streptococcal bacteria are contagious. They can spread through droplets when someone with the infection coughs or sneezes, or through shared food or drinks.

4. www.webmd.com › understanding-strep-throat-basicsStrep Throat: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment - WebMD

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   May 16, 2024 · The antibiotics penicillin and amoxicillin are the common treatment for strep throat. If you or your child are allergic to penicillin, then a class of drugs called cephalosporins (such as ...

5. www.health.harvard.edu › diseases-and-conditionsStrep throat: Symptoms, causes, and treatment - Harvard Health

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   Nov 20, 2023 · Antibiotics. If you have symptoms of strep throat and test positive for it, your doctor is likely to prescribe antibiotics as part of your treatment. Antibiotics can prevent some rare complications of strep throat, shorten the duration of symptoms, and reduce your likelihood of transmitting the bacteria to others.

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   Strep throat is common, especially among children ages 5 to 15. Strep throat symptoms include sore throat, swollen glands and fever. It is diagnosed with a throat swab test. Once it is confirmed, strep throat can be treated with antibiotics to ease symptoms, control spread and prevent complications.

7. www.webmd.com › oral-health › understanding-strepStrep throat treatment: Home remedies & antibiotics - WebMD

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   May 19, 2024 · Clindamycin (Cleocin) You'll take antibiotics by mouth one to three times each day. Sometimes, doctors give antibiotics through a shot. Side effects. Antibiotics sometimes cause side...

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

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   Nov 30, 2022 · Antibiotics. If your doctor diagnoses you or your child with strep throat, your doctor will likely prescribe an oral antibiotic. If taken within 48 hours of the onset of the illness, antibiotics reduce the duration and severity of symptoms, as well as the risk of complications and the likelihood that infection will spread to others.