Have a cold? Fever? Sinus infection? Your primary-care provider might not give you a prescription for an antibiotic. Here's ...

Yes, strep throat is contagious ... If you're allergic to penicillin, your provider may prescribe a Z-pack (azithromycin) or another antibiotic. Make sure you complete the entire course of ...

Three clinical trials have examined the efficacy and safety of single dose azithromycin (30 mg/kg) in children with uncomplicated acute otitis media (AOM). In the first trial, a small pilot study ...

The 20-mg/kg/day dose of azithromycin for 3 days may also be better than the 10-mg/kg/day dose for 3 days in terms of minimizing the risk of emerging resistance in the GABHS. [35,43] Using the ...

Azithromycin can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. More common side effects include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. If azithromycin’s side effects become difficult to ...

Azithromycin has been widely evaluated for its efficacy against COVID-19. The study by Timothy S C Hinks and colleagues1 adds value to the current literature, and we would like to share our comments.

Meade pointed out strep throat is a bacterial infection, while typical sore throats stem from viral infections associated with colds or a flu. Meade said this difference is significant, as untreated ...

BURLINGTON, VT — Parents have been asking me some painful questions about strep throats and why we need to treat them with antibiotics. Well, I don’t want this condition to be sorely missed by ...

A mother's viral TikTok educates parents on the dangers of invasive Strep A after her 3-year-old daughter's sudden death ...