Question

Which of the following illnesses should be treated with penicillin as the preferred treatment?​

a) Influenza
b) Tuberculosis
c) Strep throat
d) Malaria

Answer 1

Strep throat treatment includes antibiotics. An antibiotic is a type of medicine that kills the bacteria that cause an infection. Penicillin and amoxicillin are common antibiotics healthcare providers use to treat strep throat. If you're allergic to penicillin, the provider can prescribe another antibiotic.