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How long does strep throat live outside the body does it survive the cold and or heat?
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∙ 14y ago
Up to 48 hours or longer if the environment is favorable. And it is know to survive all weather.
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What body part does Strep Throat affect and how?
It affects the respiratory system.
Can you get strep throat if on penicillin?
Yes,but MOST people do NOT. If it is a resistant strain of strep,or your body has immunity to penicillin...
Can strep throat lay dormant in the body?
Some people are chronic carriers of streptococci in their throat.
What is the scientific name for strep throat?
The bacterium is called "streptococcal pharyngitis". This is the strain which causes strep throat. There are many other causes for sore throat as well, so be sure and check with your doctor if you have a fever of 101 or higher. Strep throat can only be diagnosed 100 percent by running blood tests, so just because you have a sore throat doesn't mean you have strep. Drink plenty of fluids because fluids help the body rid itself of toxins as well as keep you hydrated and helps to move that mucous out of the body.
What to do if dog may be carrier of strep?
Strep throat causing bacteria can be there in the body of man only. Dog can not be the carrier.
What does strep throat do to its victim?
causes pain, strep is very contageous and can spread to other parts of the body - even causing death
Does strep throat affect an ethnic groups?
Strep throat does not affect any ethnic group, thankfully. Mankind has become beautiful due to variety of ethnic groups. Imagine a society, where every body is your photocopy!
Is strep throat curable?
Strep throat can be cured with antibiotics.
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.
Can you have strep throat and not have symptoms but give it to someone else?
You can most definitely give someone strep. You need to be under medication for 24 hours before you are no longer contagious. You can give it to someone by coughing on them or just being in close contact.
Can humans get sore throat from cats?
No, cats (or dogs) cannot catch Strep Throat. There is also no scientific proof that a cat can carry 'Group A Streptococcus' - which is what causes Strep Throat infections. There is also no proof that a cat or dog can transmit Strep Throat to humans.The closest thing a cat can catch to Strep Throat is an Upper Respiratory Infection, which affects the mouth, nasal passages, sinuses, and upper airway in cats and kittens.
What can cause red bumps on the back of your throat?
A cold usually comes along with other things, sometimes flu, strep throat, etc. and the reason that is is because coughs and colds lower your immune system, the body is fighting the cold and it lowers the immune system allowing other virus's and germs to get in this also includes allergies
