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Azithromycin can be useful for Azithromycin in strep throat.
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I have gone through your query and here is my opinion.
Antibiotic of choice for a Strep throat is amoxicillin/penicillin.
Usually 10 days of amoxicillin are prescribed for infection to prevent secondary complications.
If a patient is allergic or non responding,5 days of azithromycin 500 mg once a day is prescribed.
Don't be sleep deprived as sleep improves body immunity to fight infection.
Drink plenty of water and oral fluids.
Have bland and soothing diet.
Avoid sour and cold foods.
Drink warm liquids like tea and soups.
Do warm saline gargles.
Chew throat lozenges for soothing of throat.
For throat pain and fever,take over-the-counter NSAIDs like ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Use a humidifier,if needed.
Strep throat infection is highly contagious so patient should maintain good hand hygiene,cover his/her mouth while coughing or sneezing and refrain from sharing personal items with others.
Hope that I have answered your query.
Stay healthy and stay blessed.
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