Can you prevent strep?

Did you know that most sore throats are caused by viruses?
In addition to "Streptococcus Throat 'strep' is an infection of the throat and tonsils caused by the strep bacteria Bacteria called Streptococcus. Strep throat is more common in Children, parents and school teachers around young children but people of any age get sore throats if exposed to it infected.

Strep surge

Cases likely due to lockdown and lack of immunity

Established by young kids to fight the virus.

Throat strep spreads rapidly from person to person through inhalation

Tiny droplets from a sick cough or sneeze (if you have droplets) touch your mouse or nose in your hand or use the same glass or belongings of the infected.

Your throat may become sore and itchy and cause pain when swallowing.
Strep can also produce white pus in the back of your throat and red spots or streaks on your throat, tonsils, or palate mouth. You may have swollen lymph nodes, fever, chills, or mild headache. If you have a cough, runny nose, or hoarse voice, you most likely have I don't have strep. The only way to diagnose strep is a throat replacement by a GP. If our health care is likely If your provider suspects a strep infection, they will start you on antibiotics.

Sore throat usually resolves within 3-7 days, with or without antibiotics; however, monitoring young children for viruses is critical.

Prevents the development of more serious diseases (scarlet fever, rheumatic fever, sinus infections, ear infections, etc.).

Are antibiotics the only option?

Prevention of strep throat is the first line of defence and it is imperative to ensure that children receive the best treatment for their age.