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How do you get strep throat? Watch out for these early signs of the highly contagious illness
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAs colder weather blows in, changes in temperature mean it's the season of sore throats. But not all...
How Is Strep Throat Treated?
Health via Yahoo News· 1 year agoStrep throat is a bacterial infection that affects the throat and tonsils. If you have strep throat, you can experience symptoms like pain when...
Tonsillitis vs. Strep: What’s the Difference?
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 2 years agoTonsillitis and strep throat are common contagious infections of the throat that share symptoms. Tonsillitis occurs when a virus or bacterium causes an...
How to Treat a Sore Throat
Health via Yahoo News· 11 months agoA sore throat is often described as discomfort, pain, burning, or scratchiness in the back of your throat, sometimes making it painful to swallow....
What Is a Bacterial Infection?
Health via Yahoo News· 3 months agoLightFieldStudios / Getty Images Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD A bacterial infection is a common type of illness that occurs when harmful...
How Do Antibiotics *Really* Impact Your Immune System?
theSkimm' via Yahoo News· 3 months agoWithout antibiotics, getting an infection would generally be a much scarier threat. But there is...
Scarlet fever: Symptoms to look out for and how to treat
The Independent via Yahoo News· 1 year agoParents in Northern Ireland have been urged to be on the lookout for symptoms of scarlet fever after...
Azithromycin vs. Amoxicillin: Similarities and Differences
Verywell Health via Yahoo News· 5 months agoAzithromycin and amoxicillin are commonly prescribed antibiotics used to treat various bacterial...
Kids spend up to 140 days with cold symptoms each winter — here’s how to treat every type of cough
NY Post via Yahoo News· 3 months agoChildren can suffer from seven to 10 respiratory infections and spend up to 140 days with...
Alternative healthcare model seeks to be more cost effective for patients
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 2 years agoPhysician Alica Wooldridge wants to spend more time with patients to better understand their...