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 ...

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 ...

With many viruses now on the rise, it can be hard to know which illness you have and how to handle it. A doctor helps you to ...

Families shouldn’t have to wait 14 hours for care, especially when young children are involved,’ mother tells health minister ...

Strep throat is one of the infections caused by group A Streptococcus, group A strep, disease. It can be treated with antibiotics. Other infections from group A strep include mild ones like ...

Antibiotics are ineffective against viral infections like human metapneumovirus (HMPV). HMPV affects the respiratory system, ...

“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 ...

"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 necessary ...

Long-Course Antibiotics Work Better Than Short-Course for Strep Throat Dr. George Lundberg discusses the best use of antibiotics for strep throat. Experts And Viewpoints, December 11, 2008 ...