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Pharyngitis - streptococcal    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Strep throat; Streptococcal pharyngitis

Treatment

Antibiotics such as penicillin or erythromycin are usually prescribed for sore throats that have a positive streptococci test or culture. Self-care measures include gargling with warm salt water (one half teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water) several times a day, and taking pain relievers such as acetaminophen.

Prognosis

The probable outcome is good; nearly all symptoms resolve in one week. Treatment prevents serious complications associated with streptococcal infections.

Complications

Call Your Health Care Provider If:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you develop symptoms of streptococcal pharyngitis.

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have had streptococcal pharyngitis and symptoms of complications develop.

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