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Strep Throat (Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis) Treatment Online — online health care in Ontario
See a licensed healthcare professional online for strep throat (group a streptococcal pharyngitis) — no waiting room, no travel.
Not every sore throat needs antibiotics. This assessment uses the Centor criteria — fever, no cough, tonsillar exudate, and tender neck lymph nodes — to estimate how likely your sore throat is strep, and guide whether antibiotics, testing, or symptomatic care alone makes sense, after first ruling out any sign of airway compromise.
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Usually responds within 24 hours
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Quick Self-Check
Answer a few quick questions. This isn't a diagnosis — a real clinical assessment is the next step either way.
How We Work
Your healthcare professional first rules out signs of a peritonsillar abscess or airway compromise — trouble breathing or swallowing, one-sided swelling, a muffled voice, or drooling — which are emergencies handled before any prescribing decision. Absent those, the Centor criteria estimate your probability of a true strep infection: all four features present supports antibiotics right away; some but not all supports testing first; none present favours a viral cause managed symptomatically. If prescribed, the full 10-day course is completed even after symptoms improve, since that's what actually prevents rheumatic fever.
Complete a short online assessment
Answer real, condition-specific questions — takes a few minutes, no appointment needed to start.
A licensed clinical reviews your answers
A real clinician registered in your province reviews your case, with a response within 24 hours of booking in most cases — not an automated approval.
Get your treatment plan
When appropriate, your prescription is sent directly to your preferred pharmacy, with clear next steps.
Why Choose Care365?
Fast, Real Assessments
No generic templates — your answers are reviewed by a real person, with a response within 24 hours of booking in most cases.
Secure & Private
Your information is encrypted and only seen by the clinical reviewing your case.
Prescriptions Sent Directly
When appropriate, your prescription goes straight to your preferred pharmacy — no extra trip needed.
Common Symptoms
- Sore throat, often sudden in onset
- Fever
- Pain or difficulty swallowing
- Red, swollen tonsils, sometimes with white patches
- Tender, swollen lymph nodes in the neck
Treatment Options
These options may be prescribed by a Care365 clinician after a real assessment — this is general information, not a recommendation to use any specific medication without one.
| Medication | Class | Route | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penicillin V | Penicillin | Oral | 10 days |
| Amoxicillin | Penicillin | Oral | 10 days |
| Clarithromycin | Macrolide | Oral | 10 days |
Non-medication options
- Salt-water gargles — Warm salt-water gargles several times a day can ease throat discomfort.
- Fluids and rest — Stay well hydrated and rest.
- Pain and fever control — Acetaminophen or ibuprofen can be used for pain and fever.
Everything in One Place
- Easy online scheduling — submit your assessment in minutes
- Real clinical review, not an automated approval
- Prescriptions sent directly to your preferred pharmacy when appropriate
- 100% virtual — no travel, no waiting room
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need antibiotics for every sore throat?
No — the Centor criteria (fever, no cough, tonsillar exudate, tender neck nodes) estimate how likely your sore throat is strep. All four present supports antibiotics; some present supports testing first; none present usually means a viral cause managed with symptomatic care alone.
Why does the antibiotic course matter if I feel better sooner?
Symptoms usually improve well before day 10, but the full 10-day course is still needed to prevent rheumatic fever, a rare but serious complication of untreated or under-treated strep.
What if I'm allergic to penicillin?
A macrolide antibiotic is substituted for penicillin allergy, with the same full-course principle applying.
What symptoms mean this could be more serious?
Trouble breathing or swallowing, one-sided throat swelling, a muffled voice, or drooling can suggest a peritonsillar abscess or airway problem — these need urgent, in-person assessment right away.
What can I do for symptom relief?
Warm salt-water gargles, staying well hydrated, resting, and using acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain and fever can all help alongside any antibiotic decision.
Strep Throat (Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis) Can Be Treated
Complete a real assessment online — a licensed Ontario clinical reviews your case and arranges treatment and prescription support when appropriate.
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