Patient's question:
I have been experiencing dizziness recently, and I can't eat properly either. My mental state isn't great either. A hospital check-up revealed a blood-related issue. Could you please tell me what the first-line medication is for streptococcal infection?Doctor's answer:
Streptococcus pyogenes is one of the Gram-positive cocci, and the preferred antibiotic is typically penicillin-based. Of course, this is under the condition that the patient is not allergic to penicillin. Additionally, if the patient is infected with drug-resistant streptococcus, cephalosporin-based antibiotics or macrolide antibiotics, among others, can be used for treatment. Regarding the specific medication, please follow the advice of the treating physician after actual screening.