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Strep Throat typically makes you feel unwell with pain, swollen neck glands, headache, and fatigue.
Get a prescription now for Strep Throat with one of our doctors at Your Doctors Online. It will be sent to a pharmacy of your choice within minutes after evaluation and diagnosis.
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Hi Dr. Nicole, I have a fever and a terrible sore throat. Can I get antibiotics for that, please?
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Our online doctors can help you with your medical issues and give you prescriptions.
Prescription
- Azithromycin 250mg, two tablets on day 1 and then one tablet for the next 4 days
- Benzydamine HCl Gargles 0.15% solution, thrice daily for 7 days
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How do I know I have a strep throat?
Strep throat is a contagious bacterial infection. It is spread through respiratory droplets; for example, if someone with strep throat coughs or sneezes, the bacteria can travel and infect those around the person. In addition, touching contaminated surfaces can result in the transmission of the infection.
Common symptoms of strep throat include:
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Pain or difficulty swallowing
- Headache
- Chills
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Loss of appetite
- White patches/ redness at the back of the throat
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FAQs about strep throat treatment
Can allergies cause sore throat?
Yes, allergies can result in a sore throat due to postnasal drip, which results in throat irritation.
How to get rid of a sore throat fast?
Common antibiotics that can help treat strep throat quickly include penicillin, amoxicillin, and erythromycin. Painkillers, e.g. ibuprofen and paracetamol, can help relieve symptoms.
Can an ear infection cause a sore throat?
The ear, nose and throat infections are often interconnected. For instance, some canals connect the throat, nasal cavity and middle ear; therefore, it is common to develop a sore throat and an ear infection together, particularly in children. Similarly, in the case of tonsillitis or strep throat, a person can feel pressure or pain in the ears.
What happens if strep throat is untreated?
Untreated strep throat can cause the infection to spread to other parts of the body, possibly resulting in sinusitis, tonsillitis, or ear infections. Rarely, it might lead to more severe side effects, including rheumatic fever, which can harm the heart, joints, skin, and brain. Additionally, untreated strep throat can cause post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis, a kidney condition.
What is the quickest antibiotic for strep throat?
Penicillin or Amoxicillin is typically the quickest and most effective antibiotic for treating strep throat, with noticeable symptom improvement within 24 to 48 hours of starting treatment.
How long is strep throat contagious?
In the case of treatment with antibiotics, the patient is no longer contagious after 24hours. However, without treatment, the person may remain infectious for up to a month.
What does strep throat look like?
Strep throat often presents with swollen red tonsils and white streaks of pus on them.
Strep throat vs Sore throat?
Strep throat is a bacterial infection and commonly leads to a fever, red, swollen tonsils, white pus/streaks on the tonsils, pain while swallowing and swollen lymph nodes. Most sore throats are a result of viral infections and present as throat irritation, throat redness/inflammation, cough and a mild fever.
What causes a sore throat?
90% of throat infections are a result of viral infections. A sore throat is also known as pharyngitis.
What are the 3-day antibiotics for strep?
Azithromycin, Clarithromycin, and Clindamycin can be prescribed for a 3-day course to treat strep throat.
Can you treat strep throat without going to the doctor?
Strep throat requires a medical expert's diagnosis and antibiotics for effective treatment, and telemedicine platforms like Your Doctors Online can provide prescriptions without in-person visits.
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