Strep throat affects over 11 million people annually in the U.S.

Name: Strep throat affects over 11 million people annually in the U.S.
Uploaded: 2024-11-12T15:01:13.000Z
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Description: Strep throat affects over 11 million people annually in the U.S. It’s most common in children aged 5-15 and accounts for 20-30% of sore throat cases in kids. Antibiotics can shorten recovery and reduce contagiousness within 24 hours.

Strep throat affects over 11 million people annually in the U.S. It’s most common in children aged 5-15 and accounts for 20-30% of sore throat cases in kids. Antibiotics can shorten recovery and reduce contagiousness within 24 hours.

By andersonmyers

Published November 12, 2024

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