What is Streptococcal Pharyngitis?
Streptococcal Pharyngitis (strep throat) is an infection caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria. It is the most common bacterial infection of the throat. Symptoms include white patches in the back of the throat, fever, chills, and difficulty swallowing.
What do patients take to treat Streptococcal Pharyngitis and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||
|
Amoxicillin
(Amoxin, Amoxil)
|
1 |
These charts show data from Streptococcal Pharyngitis patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Streptococcal Pharyngitis at PatientsLikeMe?
- 23 patients have this condition
- 3 New patients joined this month
- 4 say Streptococcal Pharyngitis is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 79% | Females |
|---|---|
| 21% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 4 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 0 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 2 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 1 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 7 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 1 |
These charts show data from Streptococcal Pharyngitis patients who have completed their condition history