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What antibiotic is effective against strep? Understanding your treatment options

4 min read
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), penicillin or amoxicillin are the antibiotics of choice for treating Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections, as there have been no documented cases of clinical resistance to them. Knowing what antibiotic is effective against strep is crucial for timely and proper treatment, preventing severe health complications like rheumatic fever or kidney inflammation.