0
Want this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Does strep throat affect the kidneys?
Strep throat can lead to acute glomerulonephritis.
What secondary bacterial infections can a person get with a common cold?
Colds make the upper respiratory system less resistant to bacterial infection. Secondary bacterial infection may lead to middle ear infection, bronchitis, pneumonia, sinus infection, or strep throat.
Can a sore throat lead to strep throat?
When one has a disease that the immune system is currently fighting against (strep throat), the other immune defenses are slightly decreased in order to ramp up the specific immune cells attacking the current infection. Therefore, combating strep throat could leave the body open to other opportunistic infections such as pneumonia, especially in the elderly.
What ailments may lead to rheumatic fever?
strep throat
What are facts about strep throat?
You can have the strep throat bacteria and pass it on to make others sick but not be sick or on medication. If a Group A Beta hemolytic Strep occurs specially in children it can lead to a heart disease later in life with recurrent attacks it can also lead to a kidney disease.
What does long term strep throat cause?
Untreated strep throat can cause rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.
Will keflex treat strep throat?
MAYBE! According to the Avalox website: Avelox® (moxifloxacin hydrochloride) is an antibiotic that is highly active against many different bacteria, including those that are most likely to contribute to acute bacterial sinusitis, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, and community-acquired pneumonia. Avelox has also been proven effective in the treatment of skin and skin structure infections and intra-abdominal infections caused by certain bacteria. According to PDRHealth.com: Avelox, an antibiotic, is prescribed to treat sinus and lung infections. It kills bacteria that can cause sinusitis, pneumonia, and secondary infections in chronic bronchitis. It also fights skin infections caused by staph or strep.http://www.avelox.com/scripts/pages/en/home/index.php http://www.pdrhealth.com/drugs/rx/rx-mono.aspx?contentFileName=Ave1540.html&contentName=Avelox&contentId=71
Can you die from sore throat?
A person who is otherwise healthy shouldn't die of strep throat. However, in people with other conditions or a weak immune system, the infection can spread, or it can trigger other conditions, and lead to death.
Why can strep throat be cured with antibiotics?
· Avoid direct contact with those who are infected · Children who are infected by it should be kept out of school/day care until they have been on antibiotics for 24 hours. · To prevent re-infection get a new toothbrush for those who were infected.
Can sufamethoxazole-tmp be taken for strep throat?
No. You have to take tablet penicillin 250 mg three times a day for ten days. Incomplete treatment may lead to rheumatic fever.No. It does not cure the strep throat for sure like penicillin does.
Does bronchitis make you back hurt?
No. Bronchitis relates to the throat. The severe coughing caused by bronchitis can lead to muscle pain in the back and surrounding the rib cage. You can discuss with your doctor if over the counter pain medication can alleviate this discomfort for you.
Why would strep throat cause urine in blood and swelling of the face and hands?
This can lead to acute glomerulonephritis in some patients.
