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2. 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. [1] [2] Complications include peritonsillar ...

3. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid - Wikipedia

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   Amoxicillin is an antibiotic while clavulanic acid is a non-antibiotic β-lactamase inhibitor which prevents metabolism of amoxicillin by certain bacteria. In addition to its β-lactamase inhibition, clavulanic acid shows central nervous system actions and effects and has been studied in the potential treatment of various psychiatric and ...

4. 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.

5. Here's the difference between a sore throat and strep - AOL

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   As a bacterial infection, it requires antibiotics. "Unless someone is allergic, penicillin is the drug of choice," says Levine. Amoxicillin is also commonly used. He explains that within 24 hours ...

6. 10 Reasons You Should Never Ignore a Swollen Uvula, According ...

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   Tonsillitis usually affects both tonsils, but can result in uvula swelling because of the infection and inflammation. “At times, one tonsil is infected and an abscess can occur that causes one ...

7. Clavulanic acid - Wikipedia

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   Amoxicillin–clavulanic acid is a first-line treatment for many types of infections, including sinus infections, and urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis. This is, in part, because of its efficacy against gram-negative bacteria which tend to be more difficult to control than gram-positive bacteria with chemotherapeutic antibiotics.

8. Cefadroxil - Wikipedia

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   Cefadroxil is a first-generation cephalosporin antibacterial drug that is the para-hydroxy derivative of cephalexin, and is used similarly in the treatment of mild to moderate susceptible infections such as the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes, causing the disease popularly called strep throat or streptococcal tonsillitis, urinary tract infection, reproductive tract infection, and skin infections.

9. What are tonsil stones? Here's why they may be the cause of ...

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   Prescription options to get rid of tonsil stones include undergoing a course of antibiotics or using a prescription-strength mouthwash, he says. Is ice cream good for sore throat? The answer may ...