Will strep throat go away on its own?

Not usually: Strep can be very serious and contagious. It is best to have a doctor examin you and prescribe the necessary medications to help elimiate the infection and help protect you and the others around you.

In most cases, it: Can go away on its own but prompt treatment is needed to prevent suppurative and non-suppurative complications such as tonsillar abscesses and rheumatic fever.