Teresa Buschor, MD
A board certified pediatrician, born in Victorville CA, Dr Buschor is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Palmetto Health Alliance Childrens's Hospital in Columbia, SC. She has been practicing pediatrics for 22 years and has been a resident of the Sumter and Shaw AFB community for over 53 years.
Brittany Hornsby
Nursing Staff
Born in Charleston SC, Brittany has over 11 years of medical experience with 5 years in pediatrics. She is the proud mother of 2 girls and an avid Gamecock fan.
Meet Our Staff
Dan Buschor
Practice Manager
Dan is originally from Dayton OH and received his Master's Degree from the Air Force Institute of Technology. He is a retired fighter pilot and has lived in Sumter for the last 23 years.
Brittany Floyd
Nursing Staff
Brittany is a native of Sumter SC and has been in the medical field for a little over 10 years now. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and her dogs!
Amanda Munn
Receptionist
Amanda is a Sumter SC native with more than 15 years of pharmaceutical experience. She is an avid animal lover and community service volunteer.
Is It Strep Throat?
Strep throat is a common type of sore throat in children, but it's not very common in adults. Healthcare professionals can do a quick test to detemine if a sore throat is strep throat and decide if antibiotics are needed. Proper treatment can help you feel better faster and prevent spreading it to others!
Many things can cause that unpleasant, scratchy, and sometimes painful condition known as a sore throat. Viruses, bacteria, allergens, environmental irritants (such as cigarette smoke), chronic postnasal drip and fungi can all cause a sore throat. While many sore throats will get better without treatment, some throat infections—including strep throat—may need antibiotic treatment.
Common Symptoms of Strep Throat
The most common symptoms of strep throat include:
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Sore throat, usually starts quickly and can cause severe pain when swallowing
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A fever (101°F or above)
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Red and swollen tonsils, sometimes with white patches or streaks of pus
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Tiny red spots (petechiae) on the area at the back of the roof of the mouth (the soft or hard palate)
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Headache, nausea, or vomiting
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Swollen lymph nodes in the neck
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Body aches or rash
Prevent the Spread of Norovirus
Norovirus causes many people to become ill with vomiting and diarrhea each year. You can help protect yourself and others by washing your hands often and following simple tips to stay healthy.
Noroviruses are a group of related viruses that can cause gastroenteritis (GAS-tro-en-ter-I-tis), which is inflammation of the stomach and intestines. This leads to cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Norovirus is the most common cause of gastroenteritis in the U.S.
CDC estimates that each year Norovirus causes 19 to 21 million illnesses, 56,000 to 71,000 hospitalizations and 570 to 800 deaths. Anyone can get infected with norovirus and you can get it more than once. It is estimated that a person will get norovirus about 5 times during their lifetime. Many people usually get sick with norovirus in cooler months, especially from November to April.
Our Practice
After nearly 14 years of practicing medicine in a large group setting in Sumter, I felt frustrated at the end of each day because I wasn't able to deliver the level of care that I truly wanted.
I want to be able to focus on quality of care not quantity and practice medicine the old fashioned way. It is essential to me that I know all about every one of the children I see and understand what is important to them and their families. I also want to practice in a setting where my patients and their families feel comfortable and are surrounded by a caring staff. This is why I opened Premier Pediatrics.
My staff and I are here to assure that every aspect of your child's healthcare needs are met. It's all about you here at Premier Pediatrics. We can't wait to see you!