Strep Throat: How It Spreads and How to Treat It

Strep throat is a common childhood ailment — and one that’s easily passed from child to child, especially in a classroom environment. In this video, Permanente pediatrician Dr. Rennie Thomas explains how strep throat spreads, as well as the differences between a sore throat and strep throat. She also shares how physicians diagnose and treat strep throat in children. Get more health information and tips from the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group blog: https://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org.... Follow MAPMG on social media: Twitter:   / mdatlpermanente   Facebook:   / midatlanticpermanentemedicalgroup   LinkedIn:   / mid-atlantic-permanente-medical-group   Instagram:   / midatlanticpermanentemedicine   For more information on our doctors and facilities, visit https://kp.org/doctor.