Strep throat is diagnosed by visiting a healthcare provider and getting a test done. A doctor will swab the back of your throat for a rapid strep test, which detects if there is a presence of the ...

"My sore throats, you know, are always worse than anybody's." So declares Mary to Anne in "Persuasion," Jane Austen's 1817 book. Most of us can relate to this feeling. There is no such thing as "just ...

February 17, 2011 — For the treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis, specific testing remains important before treatment with an antibiotic, which can entail penicillin or a first-generation ...

Doctors may prescribe azithromycin, or Z-Pack, to treat strep throat in people allergic to penicillin or other first-line antibiotics. Side effects may include nausea, headaches, and diarrhea. Strep ...

State and local medical officials are warning people about a rise in cases of strep throat, following the deaths of two Illinois children after being diagnosed with a severe strain of the bacteria. A ...

Recently, clusters of invasive group A strep infections in children have been reported, understandably causing concern among parents. Here are some common questions I’ve been hearing from families: ...

While the prevalent strains of S. Pyogenes have evolved, the most crucial factors for successful treatment are timely administration of clindomycin and other relevant antibiotics. Streptococcus ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WellSpan Community Pediatrics is seeing insect bites, seasonal allergies, stomach bugs and colds this week. UPMC Children’s ...