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  2. Is tonsillitis contagious? Here’s what you need to know about ...

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    Often, tonsillitis will go away by itself, but depending on the type of infection, you may need to take a course of prescription antibiotics. In conversation with USA TODAY, an expert breaks down ...

  3. Centor criteria - Wikipedia

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    Guidelines for management state: [1]-1, 0 or 1 point(s) – No antibiotic or throat culture necessary (risk of strep. infection <10%) 2 or 3 points – Should receive a throat culture and treat with an antibiotic if culture is positive (risk of strep. infection 32% if 3 criteria, 15% if 2) 4 or 5 points – Consider rapid strep testing and or ...

  4. Group B streptococcal infection - Wikipedia

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    However, the guideline states that "At the first antenatal (booking) appointment (and later if appropriate), discuss and give information on .... infections that can impact on the baby in pregnancy or during birth (such as group B streptococcus, herpes simplex, and cytomegalovirus)" [108] Nevertheless, the NICE Neonatal Infection guideline ...

  5. Respiratory tract infection - Wikipedia

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    The CDC has reported that antibiotic prescription is high; 47 million prescriptions in the United States in 2018 were made for infections that do not need antibiotics to be treated with. [19] It is recommended to avoid antibiotic use unless bacterial infections are severe, transmissible, or have a high risk of further complications if left ...

  6. Tonsillitis - Wikipedia

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    Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils in the upper part of the throat.It can be acute or chronic. [8] [9] [2] Acute tonsillitis typically has a rapid onset. [10]Symptoms may include sore throat, fever, enlargement of the tonsils, trouble swallowing, and enlarged lymph nodes around the neck.

  7. Streptococcal pharyngitis - Wikipedia

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    The antibiotic of choice in the United States for streptococcal pharyngitis is penicillin V, due to safety, cost, and effectiveness. [13] Amoxicillin is preferred in Europe. [ 32 ] In India, where the risk of rheumatic fever is higher, intramuscular benzathine penicillin G is the first choice for treatment.

  8. List of antibiotics - Wikipedia

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    The following is a list of antibiotics. The highest division between antibiotics is bactericidal and bacteriostatic. Bactericidals kill bacteria directly, whereas bacteriostatics prevent them from dividing. However, these classifications are based on laboratory behavior.

  9. Sore throat - Wikipedia

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    It is not known whether antibiotics are effective for preventing recurrent sore throat. [14] There is only limited evidence that a hot drink can help alleviate a sore throat, and other common cold and influenza symptoms. [15] If the sore throat is unrelated to a cold and is caused by, for example, tonsillitis, a cold drink may be helpful. [16]