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Can you play sports if you have strep throat but haven't taken the antibiotic?
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∙ 9y ago
No, it would be bad for your health, besides which you're probably contagious.
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What antibiotic is good for strep throat?
Strep is resistant to antibiotics.
How long does Strep Throat Last and Why?
usually strep throat lasts up to 10 to 14 days, depending on your antibiotic
What antibiotic is used for strep throat?
Amoxicillin, cephalexin, penicillin, and erythromycin are the antibiotics used for treating strep throat.
What is effective at treating strep throat but not at treating the flu?
An antibiotic.
Do Tamiflu cure strep throats?
Tamiflu is an antiviral medication, not an antibiotic. Strep throat is caused by a streptococcal (strep) infection. Strep is a bacteria. An antiviral will have little to no affect on bacteria.
Does strep throat has a treamentst?
Yes, you need to see a doctor and get an antibiotic to treat strep throat to prevent Rheumatic Fever which can cause heart problems.
How can I cure my strep throat today?
Symptoms of strep throat can include a sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, and chills. There are many home remedies for a sore throat, but if you suspect you may have strep throat, you should consult with your doctor. Typically, you will need to be prescribed an antibiotic to dispose of this bacteria.
What can stop strep throat?
Strep throat is a bacterial infection that requires diagnosis by a doctor who takes a swab of the throat to culture the bacteria and identify it. The remedy for strep throat is antibiotic treatment. Symptoms of sore throat can be helped by gargle of warm salt water and sipping warm tea with lemon and honey. But unless diagnosed and treated properly strep throat can be very dangerous.
Can you take Levaquin for sinus infection?
Yes, you can take Levaquin for strep. It is not the antibiotic of choice for strep throat. Penicillin or Macrolides are first and second choice, respectively. Levaquin is a strong antibiotic and is a bit much for treating something like strep.
Can A food service worker who has strep throat may prepare food after 24 hours of antibiotic treatment?
No
What is the most powerful antibiotic for strep throat?
The current recommendation is still penicillin (or amoxicillin) and azithromycin is penicillin allergic.
Can rocephin treat a strep throat?
You can treat strep throat with (rocephin) ceftriaxone. But this is third generation cephalosporin and is considered as one from higher antibiotic category. This is almost never indicated for strep throat. You can treat strep throat with tablet penicillin 250 mg three times a day. You can give 500 mg or even 1000 mg three times a day, if you feel like giving higher dose. Strep throat almost always respond to penicillin.
