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What tests can tell if you have strep throat?
There are three tests that can tell if you have strep throat. They are a throat culture, a rapid antigen test, and a rapid DNA test. These can be performed by your doctor.
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.
Can you catch strep throat if taking ery-tab antibotic?
If you are taking erythromycin 250 mg three times a day, daily, you will not catch the strep throat.
Cefprozil and strep throat?
cefprozil is a type of anti-boitic therefore if you have strep throat you might be given cefprozil OR regular anti-biotics, but they are both as effective.
Can you change your lifestyle to avoid getting strep throat?
You need not fear the strep throat. It require to be aware of the dangers associated with the same. Strep throat consistently responds to tablet penicillin V 250 mg three times a day for ten days.
What dosage of 150mg clindamycin for strep throut?
Clindamycin is the the drug of choice for Strep throat. Penicillin and similar class are the drugs of choice.
What is the incubation period for strep?
For strep pharyngitis (strep throat) the incubation period is 1 to 2 weeks.
Will strep throat respond to antibotics?
Strep throat almost always responds t tablet penicillin V 250 mg three times a day for ten days. Response is so much consistent that you do not go for sensitivity test after the positive culture for strep.
Why can strep throat be cured with antibiotics?
· Avoid direct contact with those who are infected · Children who are infected by it should be kept out of school/day care until they have been on antibiotics for 24 hours. · To prevent re-infection get a new toothbrush for those who were infected.
Can sufamethoxazole-tmp be taken for strep throat?
No. You have to take tablet penicillin 250 mg three times a day for ten days. Incomplete treatment may lead to rheumatic fever.No. It does not cure the strep throat for sure like penicillin does.
How long does strep throat germs live on toys and in air?
Symptoms of strep throat usually occur one to three days after being infected. Strep throat is spread through large respiratory droplets (coughing, sneezing) or direct contact with people who are ill. It is rarely spread by touching surfaces or objects.
Will clindamycin treat strep throat?
clindamycin (cleocin) can be used to treat strep throat, but it's not the recommended treatment. strep throat is caused by streptococcus pyogenes. recommended treatment is with penicillin for 10 days. alternatives include amoxicillin; penicillin allergic patients can use azithro/clarithro/erythro-mycin. there is some evidence showing cleocin works, but it's not first choice
