Locations:
Search
Strep throat test kits don’t protect against user error or false negatives — and you’ll still need to see a doctor for treatment
If you have other cold and flu symptoms, it’s probably not strep
From hot showers to hot tea, there are many ways to relieve sore throat inflammation and pain at home
Change your toothbrush after an infection and always take your full course of antibiotics to help ward off recurrence
Advertisement
Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy
Untreated, some infections can be contagious for up to four weeks!
It’s uncommon in kids under 3, but providers may test under certain circumstances
Advertisement
Advertisement