{"id":964,"date":"2022-08-02T12:52:15","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T12:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/learn\/?p=964"},"modified":"2022-11-07T17:14:03","modified_gmt":"2022-11-07T17:14:03","slug":"what-antibiotic-is-used-for-strep-throat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/learn\/strep-throat\/what-antibiotic-is-used-for-strep-throat\/","title":{"rendered":"What Antibiotic is Used for Strep Throat Treatment and Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"964\" class=\"elementor elementor-964\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3a4dfee5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3a4dfee5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-46d64059\" data-id=\"46d64059\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-606d06e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"606d06e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.2 - 21-08-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p id=\"h-\">Do You Have Strep Throat? You might have strep throat if you\u2019re dealing with a painful throat, feeling rundown, and even a fever. But how do you know when it\u2019s strep and not a virus? Suppose you have it; what antibiotic is used for strep throat? This article discusses this bacterial infection and how antibiotics treat it.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b4f9c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"8b4f9c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"2270\" class=\"elementor elementor-2270\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5c717889 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5c717889\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-632ee9c5\" data-id=\"632ee9c5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fbd873b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7fbd873b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Need an antibiotic prescription?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ce6962e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ce6962e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get access to a licensed medical professional.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c6126ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6c6126ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/en\/consultation\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-lg\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">GET YOUR TREATMENT<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fcad2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2fcad2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-are-the-symptoms-of-strep-throat\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 2rem;\">Strep throat Management and Treatment<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Doctors cure strep throat with antibiotics. An antibiotic kills the harmful bacteria causing the infection. Physicians may prescribe antibiotics as pills or as a shot. Two of the most commonly used antibiotics to cure strep throat are amoxicillin and penicillin. However, some people are allergic to penicillin, and doctors will use an alternative in those cases.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If your child is sick with strep throat, the doctor may prescribe the antibiotics in liquid form. Patients will usually take the course of antibiotics for ten days. Be sure to follow your healthcare provider\u2019s instructions and never stop taking medicine early. You or your child should finish the medication, even if they or you feel better. The bacteria can still be alive inside the body even if the patient feels okay.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-strep-throat-and-antibiotics\">Strep Throat and Antibiotics<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>While many sore throats stem from viruses, which you can\u2019t treat or cure with medicine, strep throat results from bacteria. That means you must treat them with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/medical-answers\/best-antibiotic-treat-strep-throat-3121657\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">an antibiotic<\/a>. So,<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>it is essential to know&nbsp;<strong>what antibiotic is used for strep throat.<\/strong>&nbsp;Viruses heal independently and won\u2019t respond to antibiotics or other drugs. However, to treat infections caused by bacteria, antibiotics are necessary.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, you should never have medicines left over from an earlier illness. It\u2019s essential to take the entire regimen of medication. And don\u2019t give leftover medicine to anyone else, especially children. Leftover antibiotics can cause serious side effects and make strep throat harder to treat.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-antibiotic-is-used-for-strep-throat\">What Antibiotic is Used for Strep Throat?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Health care professionals consider penicillin or amoxicillin the best first-line&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/strep-throat\/diagnosis-treatment\/drc-%2020350344\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">treatments for strep throat<\/a>. According to the CDC, \u201c<strong><em>There has never been a report of [\u2026] strep that is resistant to penicillin.\u201d<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;For people with a penicillin allergy, doctors will recommend either a narrow-spectrum cephalosporin, clindamycin, Azithromycin, or clarithromycin.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Antibiotic treatment for strep throat can:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduce the severity and length of strep throat symptoms<\/li>\n<li>Lower the risk of passing it on to family, friends, and close contacts<\/li>\n<li>Stop rheumatic fever and other complications from developing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-strep-throat-treatment-online\">Strep Throat Treatment Online<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If you need treatment for strep, you may be able to use online health counseling or telehealth services to receive the diagnosis and medications you need. Many will also accept your health insurance and cover it as a part of your typical sick visits. Be sure always to use a reputable online health provider like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/en\/consultation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DrAlexa<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-are-there-home-remedies-for-strep-throat\">Are there home remedies for strep throat?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>In most cases, antibiotics quickly eliminate strep throat bacteria. However, while you\u2019re taking your prescribed medications, these simple tips can help relieve some symptoms of strep throat:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Get plenty of rest<\/strong>: Sleep is how your body can fight off the disease. If you have strep throat, get all the rest you can. If your child is sick, keep them at home until there\u2019s no sign of fever, they\u2019ve used their antibiotic for at least 24 hours, and they feel well enough to return.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Drink plenty of water<\/strong>: A lubricated throat doesn\u2019t hurt as much. It can make swallowing easier and prevents dehydration.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eat soft foods<\/strong>: Eat foods you can swallow easily. Options like broths, soups, applesauce, mashed potatoes, soft fruits, yogurt, and soft-cooked eggs are great. You can eat puree foods as well. Cold foods like frozen yogurt, fruit pops, or even ice cream can be soothing. Limiting spicy or acidic foods like orange juice will also help reduce discomfort.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Gargle with salt water<\/strong>: For older children and adults, gargling multiple times daily eases throat pain. Pour 1\/4 teaspoon of table salt into eight ounces of warm water. Just be sure to spit out the liquid when you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Honey<\/strong>: You can also use honey to soothe sore throats. However, this is only for those at least 12 months and older.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Get a humidifier<\/strong>: Keeping the air moist can help make breathing feel better. Use a cool-mist humidifier and clean it daily so it doesn\u2019t become a breeding ground for bacteria or mold. Saline nasal sprays can also keep mucous membranes moist.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stave off irritants<\/strong>: Cigarette smoke and fumes from cleaning products or paint can irritate the throat and lungs and even increase the likelihood of tonsillitis.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d2zbzumnfle0rf.cloudfront.net\/assets\/uploads\/62e91c7b9dedd-7-Simple-Home-Remedies-for-Strep-Throat.jpg\" alt=\"7 Simple Home Remedies for Strep Throat\"><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-when-to-see-a-doctor\">When to See a Doctor<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Call your physician if you or your child exhibit any of the following symptoms:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A sore throat with tender, swollen lymph glands<\/li>\n<li>A sore throat that doesn\u2019t go away within 48 hours<\/li>\n<li>A fever<\/li>\n<li>A sore throat with a rash<\/li>\n<li>Problems breathing or swallowing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If your doctor has diagnosed you with strep and you don\u2019t feel better after taking antibiotics for 48 hours.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b56689 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b56689\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6425086 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"6425086\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.2 - 21-08-2022 *\/\n.elementor-accordion{text-align:left}.elementor-accordion .elementor-accordion-item{border:1px solid #d4d4d4}.elementor-accordion .elementor-accordion-item+.elementor-accordion-item{border-top:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title{margin:0;padding:15px 20px;font-weight:700;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;outline:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon{display:inline-block;width:1.5em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon.elementor-accordion-icon-right{float:right;text-align:right}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon.elementor-accordion-icon-left{float:left;text-align:left}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon .elementor-accordion-icon-closed{display:block}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon .elementor-accordion-icon-opened,.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-accordion-icon-closed{display:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-accordion-icon-opened{display:block}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-content{display:none;padding:15px 20px;border-top:1px solid #d4d4d4}@media (max-width:767px){.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title{padding:12px 15px}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon{width:1.2em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-content{padding:7px 15px}}.e-container>.elementor-widget-accordion{width:var(--container-widget-width,100%)}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1051\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1051\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">What should do when antibiotics don\u2019t work for strep throat?  <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1051\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1051\"><p id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">First, it\u2019s vital to note that some people are strep throat carriers. Carriers can have a positive test if they get a sore throat caused by a virus. In these cases, knowing what caused the sore throat can be difficult. For example, suppose someone continues to have a sore throat after taking the right antibiotics. In that case, they may be strep carriers and have a viral throat infection. Talk to a doctor if you think you or your child are strep throat carriers.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1052\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1052\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">How effective is Bactrim for strep throat?  <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1052\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1052\"><p>Bactrim isn\u2019t very effective when treating strep throat. Physicians typically discourage this drug combination because of its many adverse effects. Bactrim treats bacteria that cause stomach infections, such as Shigella and salmonella. And because of the several moderate side effects, it can cause, it\u2019s not usually prescribed.<\/p>\n<p>Prescriptions of choice for Streptococcal infection are penicillin drugs like Amoxycillin and Macrolide drugs like Azithromycin.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1053\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1053\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">What helps to heal a throat infection other than antibiotics? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1053\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1053\"><p>While antibiotics are the only thing that will cure your sickness, you can do some things to ease the symptoms, including:<\/p>\n<p>Gargle with 1\/4 teaspoon of table salt in eight ounces of warm water.<\/p>\n<p>Get your rest, drink fluids, eat soft foods, and take pain relievers, including ibuprofen or acetaminophen, to ease symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>Apply caution when administering aspirin to children or teenagers. Health professionals have approved aspirin for use in children older than three. Still, those recovering from chickenpox or flu-like symptoms shouldn\u2019t use it. It\u2019s because aspirin is associated with Reye\u2019s syndrome, a rare but potentially life-threatening condition in such children.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1054\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1054\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Do antibiotics make strep throat worse before making it better?  <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1054\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1054\"><p>Antibiotics won\u2019t make your strep throat worse before it gets better. However, the typical course of the infection can worsen before the antibiotics have had enough time to treat the condition. It takes roughly 24\u201348 hours for enough bacterial elimination to occur. In the meantime, the inflammation caused by bacteria and symptoms of strep throat may worsen. Generally, the infection should begin to lessen within 24\u201348 hours of starting your prescribed antibiotic.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t notice any improvement after 48 hours, you may be dealing with a viral infection. However, most physicians typically don\u2019t treat strep throat without a confirmed test. 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In that case,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/doctoralexa.com\/en\/consultation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DrAlexa<\/a>\u00a0is here to help you.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>At DrAlexa, we offer a simple and convenient way for you to consult with professional healthcare providers from the comfort of your home. You can contact our expert physicians at 69-498-6868 or email services@doctoralexa.com, and they will help you get better and take control of your health. You can also fill out our online form here.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions about treatment, insurance, or how our telemedicine services work, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out. 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