Sponsored by Baton Rouge General Strep isn’t just about a scratchy throat and fever. The same bacteria can cause symptoms like dizziness, extreme fatigue, rashes, or painful skin infections, sometimes ...

People with strep throat often start feeling ill 2–5 days after exposure to group A Streptococcus bacteria. Most individuals will start feeling better 1–2 days after starting antibiotics. According to ...

Strep throat is surging among children in some pockets of the country, raising concerns that a shortage of antibiotics to treat it could worsen as the nation heads into winter. An unprecedented number ...

In late fall and early spring, you’re probably not too concerned about catching colds and dealing with sore throats. You’re busy enjoying the changing seasons, and you should be. If you do happen to ...

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If you have strep throat, a doctor will prescribe the antibiotic they think is best for you. In most cases, this would be penicillin or amoxicillin. However, you may be prescribed a Z-Pack.

A 15-year-old British teen who suffered from strep throat in June has since developed a rare psychiatric condition that causes involuntary outbursts and tics. “When it happens it’s like he’s been ...