PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Strep throat treatment includes antibiotics. An antibiotic is a type of medicine that kills the bacteria that cause an infection. Penicillin and amoxicillin are common antibiotics healthcare providers use to treat strep throat. If you’re allergic to penicillin, the provider can prescribe another antibiotic.

Detailed explanation-2: -If you have strep throat, antibiotics reduce your symptoms and how long you’re sick. Antibiotics may also prevent spreading the bacteria to others and prevent complications. Take the prescription exactly as your doctor tells you.

Detailed explanation-3: -Group A streptococcus bacteria can be treated with common, inexpensive antibiotics. Penicillin is the drug of choice for both mild and severe disease. For penicillin-allergic patients with mild illness, erythromycin can be used, although occasional resistance has been seen.