2006-06-26 10:26:33 · 11 answers · asked by bullhillroad 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Strep throat is an infection caused by group A streptococcus bacteria, and it's very common among kids and teens. The symptoms of strep throat include fever, stomach pain, and red, swollen tonsils.
Strep throat usually requires treatment with antibiotics. With the proper medical care - along with plenty of rest and fluids - you should be back to school/work and play within a few days.
2006-06-26 10:32:09 · answer #1 · answered by thematrixhazu36 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a strep infection is detected, an antibiotic is prescribed. Antibiotics commonly used to treat strep throat infections include, among others, Penicillins [amoxicillin, (Amoxil, Dispermox, Trimox) , Macrolides, such as erythromycins (E-Mycin, Eryc, Ery-Tab, PCE, Pediazole, Ilosone)], azithromycin (Zithromax), and clarithromycin (Biaxin), and Cephalosporins [cephalexin (Keflex, Keftabs, Biocef )]. It is important to take the full course of antibiotics as prescribed and not to stop the medication when symptoms resolve. Prematurely discontinuing antibiotics can result in the infection being inadequately treated with potentially adverse consequences.
2006-06-26 17:34:35 · answer #2 · answered by littlepinkstar90 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Antibiotics
2006-06-26 17:29:29 · answer #3 · answered by KL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Antibiotic.
2006-06-26 17:40:43 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ FairLady ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
antibiotics (penicillin or amoxacillin [sp] are the most common ones, I think).
2006-06-26 17:32:35 · answer #5 · answered by AreolaDC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A shot in the butt of penicillin.
2006-06-26 17:29:59 · answer #6 · answered by westernndguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gargling warm salt water
2006-06-26 17:30:27 · answer #7 · answered by tazinator5150 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
garling with warm salt water really really does it. (so does sucking on a clove of garlic. it WORKS!!!!
2006-06-26 17:33:45 · answer #8 · answered by georgie g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
penicillin, rest and keeping hydrated
2006-06-26 17:31:38 · answer #9 · answered by mommasan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
antibiotics
2006-06-26 18:28:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋