Is metronidazole good for a strep throat?

Metronidazole is used to treat a wide variety of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria and micro-organisms called protozoa. These types of organisms often cause infections in areas of the body such as the gums, pelvic cavity and abdomen because they do not need oxygen to grow and multiply. read more

Metronidazole is not the antibiotic of choice against the group A streptococcus which causes strep throat. Good old penicillins (including ampicillin and ampicillin) is usually effective, erythromycin or another macrolide can be if allergic to penicillin. read more

It is related to but different than group A strep, the cause of strep throat, skin infections, and some pretty nasty other things. The main problem with GBS is transmission to babies during delivery; it can cause horrible infections in newborns, sometimes fatal. read more

Penicillin - Unless you are allergic to it, penicillin is the first antibiotic choice for treating strep throat. Amoxicillin - A broader spectrum form of penicillin, amoxicillin may be more effective and convenient for some patients. read more