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Now accepting insuranceHSA & FSA accepted; best-value for top quality careSame-day mental health, weight loss, and primary care appointments availableNow accepting insuranceStrep throat can cause severe throat pain, difficulty swallowing, and fever, disrupting daily life and increasing the risk of complications if left untreated.
Klarity Health provides quick, same-day access to licensed providers who can assess your symptoms, confirm a strep throat diagnosis, and prescribe appropriate treatment—all through a convenient online consultation.
You’re unique. And your needs are too. You deserve online strep throat treatment from a provider committed to you. That’s why you can find a strep throat specialist on Klarity Health and access:
from a licensed, board-certified healthcare professional.
or in-person through treatment tailored to you**
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your appointment.
*Your provider will discuss treatment options with you, which may or may not include medication.
Klarity Health’s network of licensed providers is equipped to diagnose and manage various strep throat-related conditions, ensuring comprehensive care and effective treatment plans. Here are some common strep throat-related conditions that Klarity’s providers can address:
The most common form of strep throat, characterized by sudden onset of sore throat, fever, and swollen lymph nodes. Prompt treatment with antibiotics can prevent complications such as rheumatic fever.
Frequent strep throat infections may mean you’re a strep carrier or have an issue with your immune system. Klarity providers can review your symptoms and suggest testing or preventive antibiotics.
Scarlet fever is a serious strep infection that causes a red, sandpaper-like rash and mostly affects children. Prompt antibiotics can help prevent serious complications.
A serious complication of untreated strep throat involves pus accumulation around the tonsils, causing severe pain, swelling, and difficulty swallowing.
A rare but serious kidney inflammation that can occur after a strep infection, requiring close monitoring and treatment.
Providers on Klarity assess each patient’s symptoms, medical history, and overall health to recommend targeted treatments that effectively address both acute and recurrent strep throat infections.
Antibiotics are the main treatment for strep throat and work by killing the bacteria that cause the infection. Klarity providers experienced in strep throat treatment online can prescribe the following medications based on the severity of symptoms and the patient’s medical history:
– Medications: Penicillin VK, Amoxicillin
– Brands: None (Penicillin VK), Amoxil (Amoxicillin)
– Primary use: First-line treatment for strep throat
– Medications: Cefuroxime, Cephalexin
– Brands: Ceftin, Keflex
– Primary use: For penicillin-allergic patients or recurrent infections
– Medications: Azithromycin, Clarithromycin
– Brands: Zithromax, Biaxin
– Primary use: For patients with penicillin allergies
– Medications: Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen
– Brands: Advil, Tylenol
– Primary use: Reduces throat pain and fever
– Medications: Benzocaine, Menthol
– Brands: Cepacol, Halls
– Primary use: Provides temporary throat numbing and pain relief
– Medications: Dexamethasone, Prednisone
– Brands: Decadron, Deltasone
– Primary use: Reduces severe throat swelling and inflammation
Klarity Health connects you with experienced, licensed providers who specialize in strep throat treatments. Select your state to see available providers.
Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria (Streptococcus pyogenes). It mainly affects the throat and tonsils, causing inflammation, severe throat pain, difficulty swallowing, and fever.
Unlike viral sore throats, strep throat requires antibiotics to prevent complications such as rheumatic fever, kidney inflammation, or the spread of infection to other parts of the body. While strep throat can affect people of all ages, it is most common in children aged 5-15 years.
Prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent complications and reduce the risk of spreading the infection to others. Klarity Health offers convenient online consultations to assess strep throat symptoms, prescribe antibiotics if necessary, and provide guidance on symptom management and infection prevention.
Strep throat is usually caused by the bacterium Group A Streptococcus (GAS), which spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. Direct contact with contaminated surfaces or objects can also transmit the bacteria. Risk factors that increase your chances of contracting strep throat include:
Preventing strep throat involves practicing good hygiene, such as regular handwashing, covering the mouth when coughing or sneezing, and avoiding close contact with infected individuals until they’ve finished their antibiotic treatment.
Strep throat symptoms often develop suddenly, but they can vary in severity. Common symptoms include:
If symptoms persist beyond 48 hours despite treatment or if breathing difficulties, drooling, or severe swelling occur, seek immediate medical attention.
To treat strep throat, the bacteria causing the infection must be eliminated. This alleviates symptoms and prevents complications such as rheumatic fever or kidney inflammation. Klarity Health provides convenient access to licensed providers who can assess symptoms, confirm a diagnosis, and prescribe a medication that’s right for you. Here are the recommended treatment options for strep throat:
Antibiotic therapy:
Penicillin and amoxicillin: These are common first-line antibiotics for treating strep throat. Penicillin VK is typically prescribed for 10 days, while amoxicillin is available as a chewable tablet or liquid suspension, making it ideal for children.
Symptomatic relief:
Supportive care:
Monitoring and follow-up:
While mild sore throats caused by viral infections usually get better without medical intervention, strep throat requires quick antibiotic treatment to prevent serious complications. You should consult a Klarity provider if you experience any of the following symptoms:
If left untreated, strep throat can lead to life-threatening complications such as rheumatic fever, peritonsillar abscess, or post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis. Klarity Health provides access to same-day strep throat treatment with licensed providers who can assess symptoms, perform a virtual throat examination, and prescribe appropriate antibiotics to prevent these serious outcomes.
Many different types of healthcare providers can diagnose and treat strep throat, including:
Klarity Health connects patients with licensed providers who can evaluate strep throat symptoms, recommend diagnostic testing (e.g., rapid strep test), and prescribe targeted antibiotic therapy as needed.
Getting a prescription for strep throat medication online through Klarity Health is simple and easy. Here’s how:
Online strep throat treatment through Klarity Health provides convenient, accessible care without the need for in-person clinic visits, ensuring timely relief and infection management.
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*Appointments are generally available within 24 hours. Free initial consultations are available only with select providers. Prescriptions, particularly for controlled substances, may require an in-person evaluation depending on the state of residence and current federal regulations.
The information provided in this article is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions or concerns you have regarding your health. Providers on Klarity Health are independent practitioners with clinical autonomy. Nothing in this article is intended to diagnose or treat any condition, including guaranteeing prescription medication of any kind or dosage. Not all providers on Klarity Health prescribe all medications, particularly medications that are controlled substances.