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Yes. The word "flu" is a shorter version, or an abbreviation, of the longer word "influenza."
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∙ 8y agoYes. The word "flu" is a shorter version, or an abbreviation, of the longer word "influenza."
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∙ 13y agoNo, Strep is caused by a streptococcus bacteria (Group A), where as "the flu" is cause by a virus, which in most cases have many different types of strains in one genetic code.
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∙ 15y agoYes :)
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What of these is not a virus Chickenpox Influenza The common cold Strep throat?
Strep throat is a bacterial infection, the others are viral. "Strep" in Strep throat stands for Streptococcus, which is the name of the type of bacteria that cause this infection and sore throat.
Which of these could be successfully treated with antibiotics common cold influenza hiv strep troat?
Strep throat.
How do you know if you swallowed strep throat bacteria?
if you get strep throat then you probably swallowed the strep throat bacteria
Can you get strep throat after 65?
One can catch strep throat at any age.
Can strep throat inherited?
Strep throat is not inherited.
Is strep throat a parasite?
Strep throat is a bacteria.
What is strip throat?
Do you mean strep throat? Strep is a type of bacteria that can grow in your throat. Google "strep throat" for more info.
Is strep throat food?
No. 'Strep throat' means a streptococcal infection of the throat.
Will ceftazidime treat strep throat?
Ceftazidime is reserved drug for pseudomonas. It is a serious crime against the humanity to use the same to treat the strep throat.
What are the symptoms of strep throat in dogs?
Dogs do not get strep throat.
Will you have a sore throat with herpes?
Nope, herpes and strep are not the same thing. Strep is caused by bacteria, herpes is caused by a virus. But you shouldn't be kissing some one that has strep throat, it is contagious.
What would happen if you got strep throat while you had the chickenpox?
If you had strep throat and chickenpox at the same time, you would feel worse than if you had just one. In addition, you'd need antibiotics to reduce the risk of complications from strep throat.
