Why can strep throat be cured with antibiotics?

Answer 1

· 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.

Answer 2

There is no vaccine for strep throat. If you think you are getting strep go the doctor and you will be better in 24 hours after he gives you the medication.

Answer 3

Washing the hands frequently, especially before eating and after using the bathroom, and keeping wounds clean can help prevent strep infection.

Answer 4

Untreated or incompletely treated, the strep throat can lead to rheumatic fever after three weeks.

Answer 5

Strep throat can be treated with antibiotics. THere is no immunization for prevention of strep throat.