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Strep throat is a bacterial infection. It is common in young children but can also be contracted by adults of all ages. The infection starts when bacteria called Streptococcus pyogenes enter the eyes, nose, or mouth after exposure.
Strep throat is contagious and can spread easily. It can be transferred by airborne respiratory droplets, like those that come from sneezing or coughing.
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You may experience mild side effects from taking antibiotics, such as:
The bacteria cause swelling and often raw-looking red or white patches on the back of the throat and tonsils. This condition is painful and makes swallowing difficult. Other symptoms might include fever and chills, nausea, and vomiting.
Close contact with those carrying the bacteria, such as touching or sharing food, can also transfer these droplets.
When strep bacteria spread, they can cause infection in your:
If your symptoms are severe or include a rash, hives, further swelling of your tongue and throat, or trouble breathing, stop taking your remedies and seek medical care immediately.
If left untreated, other symptoms may appear after three days:
Untreated strep throat can be transmitted to others for up to three weeks.
There are prescriptions available to relieve or cure symptoms of strep throat. At The CareMD, our licensed physicians provide you with the best online strep throat treatment options to prevent complications and spread.
Beginning antibiotic treatment early can speed up your recovery and reduce the chances of spreading the infection further. It’s important to finish your full course of antibiotics to prevent the bacterial infection from returning.
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With an online prescription for strep throat from a doctor at The CareMD, your infection should resolve in three to five days, and you may feel better even quicker than that. However, you must finish your entire round of antibiotics.
Strep throat can resolve on its own, but it takes an average of three to seven days, and you may continue to be contagious for up to two weeks. Untreated strep throat also has a higher risk of complications.
Watch for fever, a red and swollen throat, scratchy white patches on your throat or tonsils that make it painful to swallow, or swollen lymph nodes in your neck or jaw.
A cold is a viral rather than bacterial infection and can’t be treated with antibiotics. It doesn’t normally cause a fever, an extremely red throat, or white patches. Meanwhile, strep throat doesn’t typically cause coughing or a runny nose.
Yes, you can still become infected with strep throat even if you have had your tonsils removed. However, your risk of catching strep throat is slightly lower, and your symptoms may be less severe.
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