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 anyone so I shall share ...

There may also be fever, headache, rash and/or belly pain. If you have any suspicion that your child’s sore throat might be due to the strep bacteria, please have their throat tested for strep.

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