Strep throat is a common throat infection that often causes a sore throat, fever and trouble swallowing. It tends to come on ...

Dr. Thomas Weida answers the question: 'How Long Before Strep Antibiotics Work?' Dec. 29, 2008 -- Question: If I'm taking antibiotics for strep throat, how soon should I expect to feel better? Answer: ...

Doctors may prescribe azithromycin, or Z-Pack, to treat strep throat in people allergic to penicillin or other first-line antibiotics. Side effects may include nausea, headaches, and diarrhea. Strep ...

“My sore throats, you know, are always worse than anybody’s.” So declares Mary to Anne in “Persuasion,” Jane Austen’s 1817 book. Most of us can relate to this feeling. There is no such thing as “just ...

Doctors today presented more evidence that it's time for long-time antibiotic stalwarts like penicillin and amoxicillin to step aside when it comes to the treatment of strep throat. The most common ...

It’s been an unprecedented start of the winter for those of us working on the front lines, particularly in pediatric emergency rooms and children’s hospitals. After COVID-19 mitigation methods ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The establishment of the field of medical microbiology and its vital role in infectious diseases paved the way ...

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday reported a shortage of an injectable form of penicillin, an antibiotic used to treat syphilis and other bacterial infections like strep throat. The drug ...

"My sore throats, you know, are always worse than anybody's." So declares Mary to Anne in "Persuasion," Jane Austen's 1817 book. Most of us can relate to this feeling. There is no such thing as "just ...