Strep throat infections have spiked above pre-COVID highs, report reveals
The CDC’s early data also reflect these findings, showing that cases of both invasive and less severe strep are at elevated levels,"similar to or higher than those seen in pre-pandemic years."and a Fox News medical contributor, told Fox News Digital that the spike in strep A cases is likely a result of other circulating viruses."Also, we haven't been on the lookout for it and have missed cases.
The rate of Streptococcus bacteria infections was 30% higher than the previous peak seen in February 2017. "Antibiotics for strep throat reduce how long you are sick and prevent the infection from getting more severe and spreading to other parts of the body."With the current antibiotic shortage, some cases aren’t receiving timely treatment, Dr. Siegel said.In October 2022, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration reported a shortage of amoxicillin, which, along with penicillin, is among the most commonly prescribed treatments for strep.
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