Antibiotics are ineffective against viruses ... Strep throat affects 5-20% of adults and up to 30% of children. Tonsillitis and strep throat share several similarities, including how they spread, how ...
Though strep throat is most common in children ages 5-12 ... As a bacterial infection, it requires antibiotics. "Unless someone is allergic, penicillin is the drug of choice," says Levine.
Pacers rookie Johnny Furphy will miss Monday's game against the Magic in Orlando with strep throat according to the NBA's officially injury report. Furphy, a second-round pick and the No.