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What are some antibiotics for streptococcus?

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When a child's throat feels raw, scratchy, or downright painful, you want to get him some relief. Strep throat, caused by bacteria, is one type of sore throat that can be treated. Kids get it more often, but adults can be infected, too. read more

You can leave some bacteria alive if you stop too soon. If strep is not fully treated, it might lead to complications such as: Sinus and tonsil infections; Rheumatic fever, which can damage the heart, brain, and joints; Kidney problems; When people stop taking antibiotics too soon, the bacteria that cause strep can become resistant to the medication. read more

Available data show that pneumococcal bacteria are resistant to one or more antibiotics in 30% of cases.[4, 5] How common drug-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae (DRSP) is depends on what part of the country you live in. read more

Some third-generation cephalosporins (for example, ceftriaxone [Rocephin]), given IV or IM, followed by oral antibiotics are useful to treat mild to moderate infections. However, invasive group A strep infections require a more aggressive treatment approach. read more