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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.
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Is streptococcus pneumonia a archaebacteria or a eubacteria?
This is Strep Throat and Meningitis. It is a eubacteria, meaning that it is a more recent bacteria. The bacteria Streptococcus is a spherical Gram-positive bacteria that causes Strep Throat. Streptococcus comes in several groups, but Strep Throat is in Group A. These bacteria can also cause meningitis, pneumonia, and "flesh eating" bacterial infections. The bacteria are not like viruses. Instead of injecting genetic material into the cell, the bacteria live without a host cell. They will form a long string and sit on the back of the throat or mouth. This is what forms the white blotches or spots seen when a person has Strep Throat. Streptococcus is a spherical-shaped bacterium that forms small chains. The word -coccus is Latin for circle or sphere. Bacteria can come in many shapes, like spiral or rod shaped. This distinguishes bacteria from one another. Streptococcus also has pili, which are used to exchange genetic material. Streptococcus is a prokaryote, which means it has no nucleus. Yet, this bacteria has DNA and ribosomes. Streptococcus contains a flagellum, allowing the bacteria to move.
How long does Strep Throat Last and Why?
usually strep throat lasts up to 10 to 14 days, depending on your antibiotic
How long does strep throat germs live on toys and in air?
Symptoms of strep throat usually occur one to three days after being infected. Strep throat is spread through large respiratory droplets (coughing, sneezing) or direct contact with people who are ill. It is rarely spread by touching surfaces or objects.
Can i perform falacio on someone who has strep throat?
i believe any sickness or disease such as strep throat is bad for health, as long as you dont swallow the sperm you'll be fine
What medicine is used for Strep throat?
The Penicillins (i.e. Amoxil) can be useful for both strep throat and urinary tract infections. However, you should visit a doctor if you think you have either of these for an accurate diagnosis. Taking medication you don't need is not wise in the long run.
How long before child on azrithromycin is not contagious when having strep throat?
The child is considered as contagious for ten days on azithromycin. ( Now that, contributor got the point, as to why strep throat is uncommon in developed countries.)
What are 10 communicable diseases?
Tuberculosis, strep throat, flu, including swine flu, common cold, typhoid, hepatitis A, bacteria and amoebic dysentery, cholera, leprosy, scabies. The list can be very long.
How long does strep throat live outside the body does it survive the cold and or heat?
Up to 48 hours or longer if the environment is favorable. And it is know to survive all weather.
What does long term strep throat cause?
Untreated strep throat can cause rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.
When did the strep throat first occur?
It first occurred long before recorded human history.
Can you sing with strep throat?
No, During the time you have strep throat, you need to be quiet and rest. You need to go to the doctor to prescribe a antibiotic therapy or for kids, a pink medicine that I don't know the name of. You might be prescribed penicillin also. You could sing but not very great. It is horrible for me to sing after strep throat recovered because you haven't talked for a long time and after strep throat you need to warm up your voice again.
How long does it take to get rid of strep throat?
it all sort of depends. When i have had strep throat it is usually for 2 to 3 days. And you can never be sure
