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Ask the doc: Should I Take Antibiotics for Strep Throat?
Ask the doc: Should I Take Antibiotics for Strep Throat?
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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Feb 24, 2015
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Podcast episode
Description
Streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat) is a type of pharyngitis caused by a group A streptococcal bacterial infection. We’ve had a lot of people writing in to ask if they should be taking antibiotics to treat their strep throat. The concern has been more about the about the long term harm done by the overuse of antibiotics, but the potential complications of strep throat are serious. Knowing whether or not your sore throat is being caused by the streptococcal bacteria is key to determining treatment. During this podcast, Dr Busch mentions the 4 Centor criteria: (1) history of fever, (2) tonsillar exudates, (3) no cough, and (4) tender anterior cervical lymphadenopathy (lymphadenitis). Do you have a question for Dr Busch? Send it to chris@nourishbalancethrive.com
Released:
Feb 24, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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