Yes, strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. Antibiotics like Penicillin and Amoxicillin can cure strep throat, but it is highly contagious and can be caught again. It is most common in children ages 5 to 15.
Yes. If you are taking antibiotics it will usually last 7-10 days. However, if you don't get it treated, it may turn into a more severe problem.
You can have repeated attacks of strep throat.
You have to repeat the course of penicillin faithfully and religiously. Incomplete treatment may result in rheumatic fever.
yes because someone had it for 4 times in 1 year
Yes. You can get repeated attacks of strep throat.
If you are re-infected, it will come back.
Yes, if you don't take care of it.
There is rapid latex particle test for streptococcal antigen. If negative, then you have to go for throat swab culture. This will differentiate between sore throat, strep versus non strep.
Rapid strep throat test is specific but has got variable sensitivity. You have to go for culture, if rapid strep throat test comes negative, for confirmation of the diagnosis.
if you get strep throat then you probably swallowed the strep throat bacteria
One can catch strep throat at any age.
Strep throat is not inherited.
Strep throat is a bacteria.
Do you mean strep throat? Strep is a type of bacteria that can grow in your throat. Google "strep throat" for more info.
No. 'Strep throat' means a streptococcal infection of the throat.
Dogs do not get strep throat.
Strep is usually characterized by white spots on a red sore throat. Go to a doctor to get it looked at, tested, and if you have strep, you'll be given simple antibiotics.
go to the doctor. They will give you medicine.
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