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"You have the fever and the sore throat, but if you have a cough, it's less likely you have strep because a majority ... symptoms related to the virus. Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, a scientific ...

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Parents have been asking me some painful questions about strep throats and why we need to treat them with antibiotics. Well, I don’t want this condition to be sorely missed by anyone so I shall share ...

“It’s important to recognise that unlike a viral sore throat, strep throat requires antibiotics to prevent complications like rheumatic fever,” he said. “This means a GP consultation is ...

Preventing these complications is why we treat all cases of strep throat with antibiotics. When does a sore throat need medical attention? A sore throat caused by a virus usually occurs in ...