Sore Throat Treatment in Wisconsin (Pharyngitis Evaluation)

Wisconsin adult care by secure video visit, self pay option starting at $49, MD-only, insurance is not required.

Most adult sore throats are caused by viral infections and do not require antibiotics — only about 10 percent of adult pharyngitis cases are caused by Group A Streptococcus (GAS). The IDSA guidelines for GAS pharyngitis recommend using clinical scoring systems such as the Centor and McIsaac criteria to assess the probability of strep throat before deciding on testing or treatment, with scores incorporating fever history, tonsillar exudates, tender anterior cervical lymphadenopathy, and absence of cough. TeleDirectMD uses a safety-first telehealth approach that applies Centor-based clinical scoring to estimate strep probability, screens for dangerous red flags including difficulty breathing, inability to swallow, trismus, drooling, and severe neck swelling, and provides honest guidance about when in-person evaluation with a rapid strep test is the better path. Because telehealth cannot perform a rapid strep test or throat culture, the role of this visit is clinical triage: supportive care for likely viral illness, empiric treatment or referral for in-person testing when strep probability is higher, and urgent redirection for red-flag presentations. This page is for adults located in Wisconsin, including Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Kenosha, Racine, Appleton, Waukesha, Eau Claire, Oshkosh, Janesville, and surrounding areas.

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Self pay option starting at $49
MD-only care (no mid-levels)
Insurance is not required
Licensed telehealth care for patients located in Wisconsin at the time of the visit

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Last reviewed on 2026-03-15 by Parth Bhavsar, MD

ICD-10 commonly used: J02.9, J02.0, J31.2, or J06.9 (final coding depends on clinical details)

Online MD-Only Sore Throat Care in Wisconsin

Centor-based clinical scoring to assess strep probability
Red-flag screening for peritonsillar abscess, epiglottitis, and deep neck infection
Supportive care guidance for viral pharyngitis
Antibiotic prescriptions when clinically appropriate or referral for in-person strep testing

Adults 18+ only. TeleDirectMD is not an emergency service. Seek urgent in-person care now for difficulty breathing or swallowing, inability to open your mouth, drooling, muffled or hot potato voice, severe neck swelling, or high fever with toxic appearance. TeleDirectMD does not prescribe controlled substances.

Sore Throat Telehealth Eligibility Checklist for Wisconsin

You are likely eligible for a TeleDirectMD video visit if ALL of these are true:

✓ You Are Eligible If

You are 18 years old or older
You are physically located in Wisconsin at the time of the visit
You have a sore throat with or without fever, cough, congestion, or other symptoms
You can swallow liquids without severe difficulty
You can open your mouth fully without pain or restriction
You do not have severe neck swelling, drooling, or muffled voice
You want evidence-based evaluation, strep risk assessment, and treatment guidance
Insurance is not required. A self pay option is available.

✗ You Are Not Eligible If

You are under 18 years old
You have difficulty breathing or feel short of breath
You cannot swallow your own saliva or are drooling
You cannot open your mouth fully (trismus)
You have a muffled or hot potato voice with severe throat pain
You have severe neck swelling or swelling that is rapidly getting worse
You have a high fever with toxic appearance, rigors, or severe weakness
You have a rash with sore throat and are rapidly worsening

If you have red-flag symptoms, seek urgent in-person care or emergency care immediately. TeleDirectMD is not an emergency service.

How Online Sore Throat Treatment Works in Wisconsin

Book your visit and note key details

Before your video visit, note when your sore throat started, whether you have fever, whether your tonsils appear swollen or have white patches, whether you have swollen neck glands, whether you have a cough or runny nose, and whether you have been around anyone with confirmed strep throat. These details help apply the Centor scoring criteria.

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We apply Centor-based clinical criteria to assess strep probability, review your symptom pattern, screen for red flags including difficulty swallowing, trismus, and severe neck swelling, and determine whether your presentation is more likely viral or bacterial. We are transparent that telehealth cannot perform a rapid strep test, so clinical judgment and honest triage guide the plan.

Get a treatment plan tailored to your presentation

For likely viral pharyngitis, you receive evidence-based supportive care guidance. For higher strep probability, the plan may include empiric antibiotics or a recommendation for in-person rapid strep testing depending on clinical judgment. If medication is appropriate, we send an e-prescription to common Wisconsin pharmacies such as CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Walmart Pharmacy, Pick 'n Save Pharmacy, Festival Foods Pharmacy.

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Wisconsin Telehealth Regulations for Online Sore Throat Care

Wisconsin Statutes Section 448.015 and associated telehealth regulations authorize licensed providers to deliver healthcare services through telehealth technologies. The Wisconsin Medical Examining Board permits providers to establish a patient-provider relationship via telehealth and requires compliance with the same standard of care and prescribing requirements as in-person practice.

Location matters: you must be physically in Wisconsin during the visit. Insurance is not required. TeleDirectMD does not prescribe controlled substances.

TeleDirectMD vs Other Care Options for Sore Throat in Wisconsin

Here is how TeleDirectMD compares to common settings for adult sore throat care in Wisconsin:

Care option	Typical cost	Wait time	Provider type	Best for
TeleDirectMD	Self pay option starting at $49	Same day, often within hours	Board-certified MD only (no mid-levels)	Clinical strep risk assessment, supportive care for viral pharyngitis, empiric antibiotics when appropriate, and red-flag screening to catch dangerous conditions
Urgent Care	$150 to $300+ (before insurance)	1 to 3 hours typical	MD, DO, PA, or NP	Rapid strep test available on-site, moderate to severe throat symptoms, or when in-person exam and testing are preferred
Emergency Room	$500 to $3,000+ (before insurance)	2 to 6 hours typical	Emergency medicine MD or DO	Difficulty breathing, inability to swallow, trismus, drooling, severe neck swelling, or suspicion for peritonsillar abscess or epiglottitis
Primary Care	$100 to $250+ (varies)	1 to 7 days typical	Family medicine or internal medicine MD or DO	Recurrent sore throats, tonsillitis evaluation, chronic pharyngitis, and referral to ENT when needed

Bottom line: TeleDirectMD is a strong fit for adults with non-severe sore throat who want fast clinical assessment and strep risk scoring. For patients who need a rapid strep test on-site, urgent care may be the better option depending on clinical probability.

Should I Use TeleDirectMD for Sore Throat in Wisconsin? Decision Guide

Do you have any emergency or red-flag symptoms?

Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Inability to swallow your own saliva or drooling
Inability to open your mouth fully (trismus)
Muffled or hot potato voice with severe throat pain
Severe or rapidly worsening neck swelling
High fever with toxic appearance, severe weakness, or confusion

If yes, seek urgent in-person care or the ER now — these symptoms can indicate peritonsillar abscess, epiglottitis, or deep neck infection

If no, continue to Step 2

Are you 18+ and currently in Wisconsin?

If yes, continue to Step 3

If no, use in-person care as appropriate

Does your sore throat fit a pattern that can be assessed by video?

Sore throat with or without fever, lasting a few days
You can swallow liquids, even if it is uncomfortable
You can open your mouth fully
No severe neck swelling, drooling, or voice changes
You may or may not have cough, congestion, or runny nose

If yes, continue to Step 4

If no or if you prefer on-site rapid strep testing, urgent care may be a better fit

You are likely appropriate for a TeleDirectMD video visit

TeleDirectMD can apply Centor-based clinical scoring to assess strep probability, provide supportive care guidance for viral pharyngitis, prescribe antibiotics empirically when strep probability is high enough, or recommend in-person rapid strep testing when the clinical picture is uncertain. If red flags or dangerous conditions are suspected, we will direct you to urgent in-person care.

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What Does Sore Throat Treatment Cost in Wisconsin?

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$49

Self pay option. Insurance is not required.

MD evaluation and red-flag screening
Centor-based clinical strep risk assessment
Evidence-based supportive care guidance
Antibiotic prescription when clinically appropriate
Clear follow-up steps and escalation instructions

Typical Cost Comparison

Common ranges people see before insurance. Actual costs vary.

TeleDirectMD$49

Primary Care$100 to $250+

Urgent Care$150 to $300+

Emergency Room$500 to $3,000+

Prescription costs at your pharmacy are separate and vary by medication and pharmacy.

No hidden fees. If antibiotics are not clinically appropriate, you still receive a complete evaluation, supportive care guidance, and clear instructions on what level of care you need next.

What Is a Sore Throat?

A sore throat (pharyngitis) is inflammation of the pharynx causing throat pain, scratchiness, or difficulty swallowing. It is one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care. The vast majority of adult sore throats are caused by viral infections such as rhinovirus, adenovirus, coronavirus, or influenza, and resolve on their own with supportive care.

Group A Streptococcus (GAS), commonly known as strep throat, causes approximately 5 to 15 percent of adult pharyngitis cases. The IDSA recommends clinical scoring with the Centor criteria — which assess fever, tonsillar exudates, tender anterior cervical lymph nodes, and absence of cough — to determine which patients should be tested for strep and which are more likely to have a viral cause that does not require antibiotics.

TeleDirectMD provides clinical strep risk assessment by video, evidence-based supportive care for viral pharyngitis, and antibiotic treatment or referral for in-person testing when strep probability warrants it. We are transparent that rapid strep testing cannot be performed by telehealth, so clinical scoring and honest triage guide the treatment plan.

Causes and Risk Factors

Sore throat has many causes, and distinguishing between viral pharyngitis and bacterial pharyngitis is the central clinical question. The Centor criteria help stratify strep probability, while other causes including allergies, postnasal drip, GERD, and environmental irritants should also be considered.

Viral infection (most common): rhinovirus, adenovirus, influenza, parainfluenza, coronavirus, and EBV (mononucleosis) cause the majority of adult sore throats
Group A Streptococcus (GAS): causes approximately 5 to 15 percent of adult pharyngitis cases and is the primary bacterial cause warranting antibiotic treatment
Close contact with strep-positive person: household or close contacts of confirmed strep cases have higher transmission risk
Postnasal drip and allergies: chronic nasal drainage can cause persistent throat irritation that mimics pharyngitis
Smoking and environmental irritants: tobacco smoke, dry air, and chemical exposures can cause or worsen throat pain
Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD): acid reflux can cause chronic sore throat, hoarseness, and throat clearing that does not respond to antibiotics

Not every sore throat is an infection. Postnasal drip, GERD, allergies, and environmental factors can all cause throat pain. TeleDirectMD evaluates the symptom pattern, applies clinical scoring for strep risk, and avoids unnecessary antibiotics when a viral or non-infectious cause is more likely.

Symptoms and Red Flags for Sore Throat in Wisconsin

Use this table to understand which sore throat symptoms may be appropriate for telehealth evaluation and which patterns require urgent in-person care.

Symptom or situation	What it suggests	Telehealth appropriate?	Red flag requiring urgent in-person care
Sore throat with cough, runny nose, and congestion	Viral pharyngitis (low Centor score)	Often yes	Difficulty breathing or severe worsening
Sore throat with fever, tonsillar exudates, tender neck glands, no cough	Higher strep probability (high Centor score)	Sometimes — may treat empirically or refer for rapid strep test	Inability to swallow or severe neck swelling
Mild sore throat with nasal congestion and postnasal drip	Allergies, postnasal drip, or viral URI	Often yes	Persistent hoarseness lasting more than 2 weeks without clear cause
Sore throat with known strep exposure	Higher pretest probability for GAS	Sometimes — clinical scoring guides the plan	Rash with rapidly worsening illness
Severe throat pain with muffled voice and trismus	Possible peritonsillar abscess	No	Emergency — seek ER care now
Difficulty breathing with stridor or drooling	Possible epiglottitis or deep neck infection	No	Emergency — call 911 or go to ER now
Chronic sore throat with heartburn or throat clearing	Possible GERD-related pharyngitis	Sometimes	Difficulty swallowing solids with unintended weight loss needs in-person evaluation

Differential Diagnosis: Strep Throat vs Other Causes

Distinguishing strep pharyngitis from viral pharyngitis and other causes of throat pain is the central clinical challenge. The Centor criteria help stratify probability: each point for fever, tonsillar exudates, tender anterior cervical lymph nodes, and absence of cough increases the likelihood of GAS. A score of 0 to 1 makes strep unlikely, 2 to 3 warrants testing (or empiric treatment by clinical judgment when testing is unavailable), and 4 carries the highest probability.

Sometimes Appropriate for Telehealth

Viral pharyngitis with low Centor score — supportive care guidance
Higher Centor score where empiric antibiotic treatment may be reasonable by clinical judgment
Sore throat with clear viral features (cough, congestion, runny nose, hoarseness)
Chronic sore throat likely related to postnasal drip, allergies, or GERD
Clinical triage to determine whether in-person strep testing is needed

Often Requires In-Person Evaluation

Suspected peritonsillar abscess with unilateral swelling, trismus, or muffled voice
Suspected epiglottitis with stridor, drooling, or difficulty breathing
Deep neck space infection with severe neck swelling or toxicity
Uncertain Centor score where rapid strep testing would change management
Recurrent strep infections that may warrant ENT referral and tonsillectomy discussion

Viral Pharyngitis vs Strep Throat

Viral pharyngitis typically presents with cough, nasal congestion, runny nose, hoarseness, and gradual onset — these features lower the Centor score and make strep unlikely. Strep throat more often presents with abrupt onset of severe throat pain, fever, tonsillar exudates, tender anterior cervical lymph nodes, and notably absent cough. However, clinical scoring alone is not definitive, which is why the IDSA recommends testing in intermediate-probability cases.

Simple Pharyngitis vs Dangerous Conditions

Peritonsillar abscess presents with severe unilateral throat pain, trismus (inability to open mouth), muffled voice, and uvular deviation. Epiglottitis presents with severe throat pain, difficulty swallowing, drooling, stridor, and rapid worsening. These are emergencies requiring immediate in-person evaluation and cannot be managed by telehealth.

If your symptoms do not match a presentation that can be safely assessed by video or any red flags are present, TeleDirectMD will direct you to urgent in-person care.

When Is a Video Visit Appropriate?

When a Video Visit Is Appropriate

Sore throat without difficulty breathing, drooling, or severe neck swelling
You can swallow liquids and open your mouth fully
No muffled voice, trismus, or stridor
You want clinical strep risk assessment and evidence-based treatment guidance
You understand that a rapid strep test cannot be performed by telehealth
Located in Wisconsin at time of visit

Red Flags Requiring In-Person or ER Care

Difficulty breathing or stridor
Inability to swallow saliva or drooling
Trismus (inability to open mouth fully)
Muffled or hot potato voice with severe throat pain
Severe or rapidly worsening neck swelling
High fever with toxic appearance, rigors, or severe weakness
Rash with sore throat and rapidly worsening systemic symptoms

If any red-flag symptoms are present, seek urgent in-person or emergency care. These may indicate peritonsillar abscess, epiglottitis, or deep neck infection. TeleDirectMD is not an emergency service.

Treatment Options

Sore throat treatment depends on the likely cause. Most adult sore throats are viral and require only supportive care. When Group A Strep probability is higher based on Centor scoring and clinical assessment, the CDC recommends penicillin or amoxicillin as the antibiotic of choice, with a standard 10-day treatment course. Telehealth plays a triage role: providing supportive care for likely viral illness, prescribing empiric antibiotics when clinical probability is high enough, or directing patients to in-person testing when the clinical picture is uncertain.

Supportive care for viral pharyngitis

For sore throats with low strep probability based on Centor scoring — especially when cough, congestion, and runny nose are present — supportive care is appropriate. This includes acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain and fever, throat lozenges, warm salt water gargles, honey, adequate fluids, and rest. Antibiotics are not indicated for viral pharyngitis and provide no benefit.

Antibiotic treatment when strep is likely

When clinical scoring and history suggest higher strep probability, the CDC recommends amoxicillin or penicillin V as first-line treatment for 10 days. In telehealth, where rapid strep testing is not available, empiric treatment may be considered for high-probability presentations based on clinical judgment. For moderate probability, referral to urgent care for rapid strep testing may be the more appropriate path.

Limitations of telehealth for sore throat

A rapid strep test or throat culture cannot be performed by video visit. This means telehealth is best suited for clear viral presentations (supportive care only), high-probability strep presentations (empiric treatment by clinical judgment), and triage to identify who needs in-person testing or emergency evaluation for dangerous conditions.

What TeleDirectMD Does Not Manage

Peritonsillar abscess requiring drainage or IV antibiotics
Epiglottitis requiring emergency airway management
Deep neck space infections requiring imaging and IV therapy
Severe trismus or inability to swallow requiring in-person evaluation

Common Medication Options

These are common medications discussed for adult sore throat care. When antibiotics are indicated for confirmed or clinically probable strep throat, the CDC recommends penicillin or amoxicillin as first-line agents. The actual treatment plan depends on strep probability, allergy history, symptom severity, and clinical judgment.

Medication	Typical dose	Duration	Key considerations
Amoxicillin	500 mg by mouth twice daily OR 1000 mg once daily	10 days	First-line for GAS pharyngitis per CDC guidelines. Well tolerated. Complete the full 10-day course even if symptoms improve earlier.
Penicillin V	500 mg by mouth twice daily	10 days	Alternative first-line option. Equally effective against GAS. Narrow spectrum, which is preferred from an antibiotic stewardship standpoint.
Cephalexin	500 mg by mouth twice daily	10 days	Alternative for patients with non-anaphylactic penicillin allergy. Do not use if history of severe penicillin anaphylaxis.
Azithromycin (Z-pack)	500 mg day 1, then 250 mg days 2 through 5	5 days	Reserved for patients with true penicillin allergy including anaphylaxis history. Increasing GAS resistance to macrolides limits its use as a first-line agent.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)	500 to 1000 mg by mouth every 6 to 8 hours as needed	As needed	For throat pain and fever. Do not exceed 3000 mg daily. Avoid if you have liver disease.
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)	200 to 400 mg by mouth every 6 to 8 hours as needed	As needed	For throat pain, inflammation, and fever. Take with food. Avoid if you have kidney disease, GI bleeding history, or are on blood thinners.
Throat lozenges and warm salt water gargles	As directed on label or half teaspoon salt in 8 oz warm water	As needed	Provide temporary symptomatic relief. Not curative. Honey in warm water or tea may also soothe throat pain. Avoid honey in infants.

Important: Medication selection is individualized based on strep probability, allergy history, and clinical judgment. Antibiotics are not indicated for viral pharyngitis and provide no benefit when the cause is not bacterial. TeleDirectMD does not prescribe controlled substances.

Home Care, Recovery Timeline, and Follow-up

Recovery Timeline and What to Do Now

Viral sore throats typically improve within 5 to 7 days without antibiotics
If antibiotics are prescribed for strep, most patients feel significantly better within 24 to 48 hours — complete the full 10-day course
Use acetaminophen or ibuprofen as directed for pain and fever relief
Gargle with warm salt water several times daily for temporary throat relief
Stay hydrated with warm or cool fluids — avoid very hot beverages and irritants like alcohol or tobacco

What to Watch For Over the Next 24 to 72 Hours

New difficulty breathing, drooling, or inability to swallow
Voice becoming muffled or difficulty opening your mouth
Rapidly worsening neck swelling or new unilateral throat swelling
Fever that is getting worse rather than better after 48 to 72 hours of antibiotics
Rash developing after starting antibiotics (may indicate allergy or mononucleosis)

Follow-up Timing

If on antibiotics, symptoms should improve noticeably within 48 hours — if not, reassessment is needed
If strep was suspected but not tested, and symptoms are worsening or not improving, in-person rapid strep testing or reassessment is recommended
Recurrent sore throats (multiple times per year) may warrant ENT referral for tonsillectomy discussion
If emergency warning signs develop at any time, go to urgent care or the ER immediately

When Not to Use TeleDirectMD for Sore Throat in Wisconsin

TeleDirectMD is designed for non-severe adult sore throat evaluation and clinical triage. We are direct about when telehealth is not the right fit and when in-person evaluation is safer.

You Should Not Use TeleDirectMD If

You have difficulty breathing or stridor
You cannot swallow your own saliva or are drooling
You cannot open your mouth fully (trismus)
You have a muffled or hot potato voice with severe throat pain
You have severe or rapidly worsening neck swelling
You have a high fever with toxic appearance or severe weakness
You strongly prefer an on-site rapid strep test before any treatment decision
You are under 18 years old
You are not physically in Wisconsin at the time of visit

Alternative Care Options

Emergency room: difficulty breathing, stridor, drooling, trismus, severe neck swelling, or suspicion for peritonsillar abscess or epiglottitis
Urgent care: rapid strep testing on-site, moderate to severe symptoms, or when in-person exam is preferred for clinical decision-making
Primary care or ENT: recurrent sore throats, chronic pharyngitis, tonsillectomy evaluation, or persistent symptoms needing broader workup

Sore Throat Treatment FAQs for Wisconsin

Can I get antibiotics for a sore throat online in Wisconsin?

Sometimes, yes. If you are an adult 18+ located in Wisconsin and your clinical presentation suggests higher strep probability based on Centor criteria, TeleDirectMD can prescribe antibiotics empirically when clinically appropriate. For lower-probability viral presentations, supportive care is the evidence-based approach and antibiotics are not indicated. For uncertain cases, we may recommend in-person rapid strep testing.

How much does an online sore throat visit cost in Wisconsin?

TeleDirectMD offers a transparent self pay option starting at $49 for an adult video visit in Wisconsin. Insurance is not required. Prescription costs at your pharmacy are separate and vary by medication and pharmacy.

Can a doctor diagnose strep throat without a rapid strep test?

Clinical scoring systems like the Centor criteria can estimate strep probability, but they are not definitive on their own. The IDSA recommends testing in most cases because clinical scoring alone has limited sensitivity and specificity. In telehealth, where testing is unavailable, clinical judgment based on Centor scoring, symptom pattern, and exposure history guides the plan. For high-probability presentations, empiric treatment may be reasonable. For moderate probability, in-person testing is often the better path.

What are the Centor criteria?

The Centor criteria are a clinical scoring system used to estimate the probability of Group A Strep pharyngitis in adults. One point is assigned for each of four findings: history of fever, tonsillar exudates (white patches on tonsils), tender anterior cervical lymph nodes (swollen neck glands), and absence of cough. A score of 0 to 1 makes strep unlikely and testing is generally not needed. A score of 2 to 3 warrants testing. A score of 4 carries the highest strep probability.

Do most sore throats need antibiotics?

No. The majority of adult sore throats are caused by viral infections and do not benefit from antibiotics. Only about 5 to 15 percent of adult pharyngitis is caused by Group A Strep, which is the primary indication for antibiotics. Prescribing antibiotics for viral sore throats increases side effects and contributes to antibiotic resistance without clinical benefit.

What is the best antibiotic for strep throat?

The CDC recommends penicillin or amoxicillin as the antibiotic of choice for GAS pharyngitis. Amoxicillin 500 mg twice daily or 1000 mg once daily for 10 days is the most commonly prescribed regimen. For patients with penicillin allergy, cephalexin (if no anaphylaxis history) or azithromycin (if anaphylaxis history) are alternatives.

When should I go to the ER for a sore throat?

Seek emergency care for difficulty breathing or stridor, inability to swallow your own saliva, drooling, inability to open your mouth (trismus), muffled or hot potato voice with severe throat pain, severe or rapidly worsening neck swelling, or high fever with toxic appearance. These symptoms may indicate peritonsillar abscess, epiglottitis, or deep neck space infection, which are emergencies.

How long does a sore throat last?

Viral sore throats typically improve within 5 to 7 days. Strep throat treated with appropriate antibiotics usually improves significantly within 24 to 48 hours. If symptoms are not improving after 48 to 72 hours of antibiotics, reassessment is needed. Chronic sore throat lasting more than 2 weeks may have a non-infectious cause such as GERD, allergies, or postnasal drip and warrants further evaluation.

Does Wisconsin allow telemedicine for sore throat treatment?

Yes. Wisconsin allows licensed professionals to provide telemedicine within their scope when appropriate and according to accepted standards of care.

Can TeleDirectMD treat sore throats in other states?

Yes. TeleDirectMD offers adult evaluations via video visits across multiple states where our physicians are licensed. You must be physically located in the state where you are requesting care at the time of your video visit.

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TeleDirectMD Telehealth Disclaimer

TeleDirectMD provides MD-only virtual urgent care for adults (18+) in Wisconsin using secure video visits to evaluate sore throat symptoms, provide evidence-based strep risk assessment using Centor criteria, and prescribe treatment when clinically appropriate. Insurance is not required. You must be physically located in Wisconsin at the time of your video visit. TeleDirectMD does not prescribe controlled substances.

TeleDirectMD is not an emergency service and is not a replacement for urgent in-person care for suspected peritonsillar abscess, epiglottitis, or deep neck space infection. A rapid strep test and throat culture cannot be performed by telehealth. This service provides clinical triage, supportive care, empiric treatment when appropriate, and clear direction for when in-person testing or emergency care is needed.

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