F-Throat Part 1: Dr. Greene Explains

F-Throat, a sore throat caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum, is a common, treatable illness -- but it's usually missed. Knowing about it could save a life.

What I call F-Throat, which is really just a sore throat caused by a bacteria called Fusobacterium necrophorum, is a common, important, treatable illness — but because it doesn’t show up on a typical strep test that most doctors would routinely perform, it’s usually missed.

Knowing about it could save a life, so I’m taking the opportunity to share this information here with you today. Read on!

Find out why knowing about this can be so helpful by watching the video below. Dr. Greene explains.

Click here now to learn more details about Dr. Greene’s thoughts on how it’s possible to treat F-Throat.

Published on: March 30, 2010
About the Author
Photo of Alan Greene MD
Dr. Greene is a practicing physician, author, national and international TEDx speaker, and global health advocate. He is a graduate of Princeton University and University of California San Francisco.
Get Dr. Greene's Wellness RecommendationsSignup now to get Dr. Greene's healing philosophy, insight into medical trends, parenting tips, seasonal highlights, and health news delivered to your inbox every month.
About Us
Content
DrGreene logo

Our goal is to improve children's health by inspiring parents to become knowledgable partners who can work with their children's physicians in new and rich ways.

© 1995 - 2025 DrGreene All Rights Reserved