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What kind of treatment is there for strep throat ?
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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.
Answered 6/24/2014
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