Sore Throat (cont.)
Medical Author:
David A Halperin, MD
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Thomas Rebbecchi, MD, FAAEM
IN THIS ARTICLE
PreventionAvoiding close contact with ill people can help you from getting a throat infection. Cold viruses appear to be more readily transmitted than streptococcal infections. Only about 25% of family members exposed to strepdevelop strep throat. Usually a person with strep throat becomes noninfectious within 24 hours after the first antibiotic dose. The incubation period (the time between exposure to strep germs and onset of illness) is usually 2-5 days. Children should stay home from school and day care during infectious periods. Viewer Comments & ReviewsSore Throat (Pharyngitis) - Length Symptoms LastedThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:How long did the symptoms of your sore throat (pharyngitis) last? Was there anything in particular that helped with pain/symptom relief? Sore Throat - TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What treatment was effective for your sore throat? |
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