Strep is caused by bacteria, so call your doctor to see if you need antibiotics. Amazingly, these two questions are almost as effective as lab tests. So before you head to the doctor, give ...

However, available convenience comes with a cost; the need to use such tests correctly to give accurate results, as shown by the study. For example, an at home strep test can provide quick ...

The training allows for pharmacists to conduct rapid testing for strep throat, providing patients with results in approximately 10 minutes. "Expanding the role of pharmacies will help address ...

Mrs Martin, who wants routine tests for Strep B for mothers towards the end of pregnancies, said: 'He became very weak and when he eventually lost his fight at home, surrounded by his family ...

So healthcare providers usually test for GBS late in pregnancy. If you test positive for group B strep during pregnancy, you'll be given antibiotics during labor to protect your baby from the ...

The training allows for pharmacists to conduct rapid testing for strep throat, providing patients with results in approximately 10 minutes. "Expanding the role of pharmacies will help address critical ...