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What kind of treatment is there for strep throat ?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Penicillin: Plain penicillin or Amoxicillin is still the drug of choice. Another choice will be 5-day course of Cefdinir (omnicef). For individuals with penicillin allergy, Azithromycin (zithromax) is often prescribed.

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Answered 6/24/2014

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