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Why does your throat keep burning?
You may have a sore throat or strep 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.
Is there a vaccine for strep throat?
Let's keep our fingers crossed! http://www.reuters.com/article/companyNewsAndPR/idUSN0621929820080306
Why does your child keep getting strep throat?
children in Iceland? in France? in Australia? in the world!! Who would know this??
Do you have a throat infection if you have been in pain for about 5 days and it is just about bearable if you keep taking paracetamol ibuprofen and numbing spray and you are getting a lot of saliva?
It is impossible to know what is causing your throat pain without a doctor examining you. It could be a number of things including tonsillitis and strep throat, and the sooner you get a diagnosis, the better.
Is a viral infection contagious when it is a severe sore throat?
Sore throats may be caused by either bacteria or viruses. Viruses often give symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and cough -- but not always. Bacteria (strep) usually are not associated with these "cold" symptoms. It is impossible to tell just by looking at the throat whether it is a virus or strep throat. You have to swab it. Currently, there are no antibiotics that work well against viruses that typically cause a sore throat. That's okay because the body gets rid of this on its own, so all you have to do is treat the symptoms like the pain. Strep throat needs antibiotics to cure it. A person with strep throat is considered non-infectious after the first 24 hours of antibiotics. If your child has strep throat she should stay away from others until that 24 hours is up. Viruses, on the other hand, are most infectious usually before you have symptoms, such as a sore throat so it is not necessary to keep your child home if she only has a viral sore throat. For many reasons I believe it is important not to treat a "strep throat" based upon observation alone. The throat should be swabbed for culture.
Strep throat bacteria - how long does it live?
Most people with strep are contagious until they have been on antibiotics 24 - 48 hours. They should stay home from school, daycare, or work until they have been on antibiotics for at least a day. Get a new toothbrush after you are no longer contagious, but before finishing the antibiotics. Otherwise the bacteria can live in the toothbrush and re-infect you when the antibiotics are done. Also, keep your family's toothbrushes and utensils separate, unless they have been washed. If repeated cases of strep still occur in a family, you might check to see if someone is a strep carrier. Carriers have strep in their throats, but the bacteria do not make them sick. Sometimes, treating them can prevent others from getting strep throat.
Is a sore throat contagious?
Sore throats may be caused by either bacteria or viruses. Viruses often give symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and cough -- but not always. Bacteria (strep) usually are not associated with these "cold" symptoms. It is impossible to tell just by looking at the throat whether it is a virus or strep throat. You have to swab it. Currently, there are no antibiotics that work well against viruses that typically cause a sore throat. That's okay because the body gets rid of this on its own, so all you have to do is treat the symptoms like the pain. Strep throat needs antibiotics to cure it. A person with strep throat is considered non-infectious after the first 24 hours of antibiotics. If your child has strep throat she should stay away from others until that 24 hours is up. Viruses, on the other hand, are most infectious usually before you have symptoms, such as a sore throat so it is not necessary to keep your child home if she only has a viral sore throat. For many reasons I believe it is important not to treat a "strep throat" based upon observation alone. The throat should be swabbed for culture.
How many recurrences of sore throat necessitate a tonsillectomy?
theres no set amount but if you keep getting the same symptoms then its time to get it checked.
Where do you get strep throat?
You can get it if: - you are touching areas covered by a strep bacterias and then you touch your nose, eyes or mouth - through contaminated food - through sharing of contaminated dishes - if you are in room where infected person caugh or sneeze Mostly people are infectious before they have any signs of infection.
You have several strep infections this yearmy husband tested positive for strep with no symptomsis it possible he is a carrier and you keep getting it from him?
Yes it is very possible the same thing happens to me when I was I first grade.
Fighting Strep Throat?
Have a sore throat? Chances are good you have nothing to worry about. But if that soreness is more severe, you might have strep throat, which is a bacterial infection that affects your throat and tonsils. Being examined by a doctor would be a good idea, since he can do a rapid test, but this can be wrong in a few cases. A rapid test can be followed up by a throat swab test to see if strep is present. This commonly takes one to two days for results to come back from the laboratory. There are many types of strep viruses, some causing more serious illnesses than others. Generally speaking, strep will run its course in three to five days, with or without treatment. In most cases, however, treatment with an antibiotic will prevent the problem from being contagious or from developing into more serious ailments. Left untreated, strep throat can worsen, causing such complications as kidney inflammation and rheumatic fever, which can lead to painful and inflamed joints, a rash and even permanent damage to heart valves. Strep throat is most common in young people between the ages of five and 15, but it can affect people of all ages. If you or your child has symptoms of strep throat, see your doctor for prompt treatment. Regardless of age, patients should stay home from school or work until the symptoms disappear. Cases of strep throat can be very mild, with only a few symptoms, or it may be severe. People with strep throat start showing symptoms from two to five days after they are exposed to the bacteria, most often from others who are coughing and sneezing. Symptoms usually begin suddenly, and can include: * A high fever * Red, irritated throat, often accompanied by white patches * Sore throat * Headache * Stomach ache * Nausea * Chills * General discomfort * Loss of appetite * Tender, swollen lymph nodes in the neck * Difficulty swallowing Use of Penicillin or amoxicillin have been the most traditional treatments for strep. The prescribed antibiotics should be taken for the recommended course of treatment, even though symptoms are usually gone after few days. Other household treatments may also help alleviate discomfort: * Drink warm liquids. Honey or lemon tea is a time-tested remedy. * Gargle several times a day with warm salt water (1/2 tsp of salt in 1 cup water). * Drink cold liquids or suck on popsicles to soothe the sore throat. * Suck on hard candies or throat lozenges. This is often as effective as more expensive remedies, but should not be used in young children because of the choking risk. * Use a cool-mist vaporizer or humidifier to moisten and soothe a dry and painful throat. Get a new toothbrush after you are no longer contagious, but before finishing the antibiotics. Otherwise the bacteria can live in the toothbrush and re-infect you when the antibiotics are done. Also, keep your family’s toothbrushes and utensils separate, unless they have been washed. If repeated cases of strep still occur in a family, you might check to see if someone is a strep carrier. Carriers have strep in their throats, but the bacteria do not make them sick. Sometimes, treating them can prevent others from getting strep throat.
