Strep Throat

Strep Throat services offered in West Palm Beach, FL

A sudden or severe sore throat may be a warning sign of a contagious strep throat infection. At EL Elyon Medpsych Services, adults and adolescents can seek a referral for diagnostic testing and receive prompt treatment for strep throat through an online telehealth platform. Acelise Alexis, MSN, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, and the skilled medical team take a patient-centered approach to clearing the infection and managing your symptoms. They can prescribe antibiotics and other medications to help you recover quickly and without complications. Call the West Palm Beach, Florida, office today to schedule strep throat testing or book an appointment online.

Strep Throat Q & A

What is strep throat?

Strep throat results from an infection caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria. The infection develops when bacteria inflame the tonsils and throat, causing pain, difficulty swallowing, and other uncomfortable symptoms.

Strep throat infections are very contagious and spread from person to person through respiratory droplets or saliva. The infection’s incubation period is 2-5 days, during which time you can spread strep throat to others when you cough, sneeze, or speak.

EL Elyon Medpsych Services offers comprehensive care for adults and adolescents with strep throat through an online telehealth platform.

Acelise and the medical team provide referrals for lab work to confirm a strep throat infection. They personalize a care plan to ease the severity of your symptoms and clear the infection fully.

When should I seek medical attention for strep throat?

Schedule a diagnostic evaluation with EL Elyon Medpsych Services if you experience a sudden sore throat, a hallmark symptom of a strep infection.

You should also book an appointment if your sore throat occurs with symptoms like:

Chills
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Loss of appetite

Strep infection can also cause a rash known as scarlet fever or infected sores called impetigo.

Acelise and the team can request a rapid strep test from a local lab to confirm an infection. They also complete a virtual physical exam to check for rashes, sores, and other issues.

How is strep throat treated?

Because strep throat is a bacterial infection, the EL Elyon Medpsych Services team can prescribe antibiotics to treat it. You need to take all of the medicine as directed, even if your symptoms subside, to prevent the infection from recurring.

Additional medications may be necessary if you develop scarlet fever or other strep throat complications.

You can use over-the-counter pain relievers to ease throat discomfort. Drinking warm liquids can also soothe a sore throat.

Acelise and the team can recommend prevention strategies to avoid another infection. These strategies include frequently washing your hands when around people and not sharing personal items with others.

Call EL Elyon Medpsych Services today to schedule a telehealth visit for strep throat symptoms. You can also book an appointment online.