Strep or sore throats can hit at any time, usually not the most convenient time. They are painful and can develop into something that is much more significant. Laboratory tests have shown Throat Rescue to be superior to competitive throat sprays at killing harmful throat bacteria. Throat Rescue kills significantly more Streptococcus A. Hemolytic (Strep A.) bacteria in 30 minutes than Erythromycin and other throat spray products. Ionic silver may be an effective tool for supporting your immune system in the presence of emerging strains of bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.