Individuals who develop strep throat often have high fevers or pus on the tonsils; however, Ongkasuwan said many other viral infections may be associated with high fevers so she recommends visiting ...

Most of us are aware that a persistent sore throat and a fever are telltale signs of a strep infection, and that they warrant a trip to the doctor for testing, as well as treatment with antibiotics if ...

Both tests produce a result within a few minutes. The throat swab detects Strep A bacteria — which causes a sore throat including tonsillitis or pharyngitis — while the finger prick is mostly ...

Beginning Wednesday, January 29, Shannon will open a flu, strep and COVID swab drive-thru clinic at Shannon Clinic North, 2626 N. Bryant Blvd. Clinic hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. open ...

5. Strep A can be treated with antibiotics Strep A is a very common bacteria that can be treated with antibiotics. Your child might also be given a throat swab to determine diagnosis, if they're ...