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Not sure what you mean by injuries induced by strep throat. But I do know its symptoms.
Streptococcus pharyngitis is a grade A streptococcus bacterial infection of the throat, hence why it is more commonly called strep throat.
The following is a list of symptoms taken from the PubMed Health website:
Fever that begins suddenly and is often highest on the second day
Red throat, sometimes with white patches
Sore throat
Headache
Stomach ache
Nausea
Chills
General discomfort, uneasiness or ill feeling
Loss of appetite and abnormal taste
Tender, swollen lymph nodes in the neck
Difficulty swallowing
Trust me on this, it's not fun to have Strep. If you do contract the illness, go with the pennicilin injection (if you have no Allergies to pennicilin). The anti-bacterial tablets have a 45% success rate (meaning they do NOT work all that well). The injection will clear up the strep throat bacteria within 2-4 days.
I have had it twice, and had to get the injection both times (of course, the second time was a relapse of the first original case I fell ill with.)
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How do you know you have strep throat?
A physician who suspects strep throat (sore throat and fever) recommends a rapid strep test, which involves removal of specimen from the throat, to confirm the diagnosis. In addition, he may send the same specimen to a laboratory to have a throat culture performed. A negative rapid strep test or throat culture indicates the cause is viral in nature.
How soon do the symptoms of strep throat appear?
Strep Throat is a bacterial disease while Chicken Pox is a viral infection. I'm not sure but I believe viruses have the incubation period, while the bacteria infects the person immediately and starts doing damage. I think you can spread Strep Throat by kissing or getting sputum (spit) in the eyes, nose or mouth of another person. Strep Throat is related to the "Flesh-eating disease" so go see a doctor and look for symptoms in persons that you have been in close contact with.
How do you know if you have a cold and strep throat?
The common cold is caused by one of the Rhino viruses. Typically these are diagnosed based on symptoms and severity. Since it is a virus, there is no treatment and most doctors these days only treat the symptoms although some of the older ones still give an broad spectrum antibiotic just in case for a secondary bacterial infection. Strep is a bacterial infection and can be diagnosed with a swab of the throat for a culture. If you have symptoms that last more than a day or two you should go to the doctor and have that done because strep can cause serious heart problems if left untreated.
How can mitral valve insufficiency be prevented?
The only possible way to prevent mitral valve insufficiency is to prevent rheumatic fever. This can be done by evaluating sore throats for the presence of the bacteria that causes strep throat. Strep throat is easily treated with antibiotics.
Can strep throat kill a newborn?
It is possible, especially if the condition is not noticed, or if noticed, and nothing is done about it. (Like seeing a doctor immediately)
What pharmaceutical medicines are used to cure Strep Throat or Thrush?
You need to take tablet penicillin V 250 mg there times a day for ten days, when throat swab culture is not done for sore throat or is not available.
What is the cause of white puss on your glands in your throat?
This could be a variety of infections - starting with strep throat, to even an STD depending on the situations you have been in. It is best to have a throat swab done by your doctor - it sounds as though you will need to be treated.
How do you treat strep throat?
STREP THROAT is caused by a streptococcal (strep for short) bacterium and is cured by a prescription medication (antibiotic), once a throat culture is done by a doctor and the culture shows "positive" for the bacteria. Even though many people get a prescription for an antibiotic without a positive culture, they really should not be given antibiotics without doing a culture (swab) of the throat. Antibiotics are over-prescibed in this country everyday. Everytime someone is seen for a cough, cold symptom, chest congestion, earache etc...doctors seem to throw antibiotics at their patients. This is not good, because over-use of antibiotics eventually leads to antibiotic resistant strains of infection, where even the strongest antibiotic stops being effective. Antibiotics DO NOTwork on a VIRUS infection; they only work on BACTERIAL infections.
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.
What are these blisters white dots on tongue?
These symptoms could be a variety of bacteria/infections such as tonsillitis, strep throat, coxsackie virus or even an STD. It is important that you go to your doctor and have a swab done on your throat to correctly diagnose what you have contracted as well as be able to get you the proper treatment.
Why do you get pimples on the throat that cause painful sores?
Well, those pimples can possibly be pus-filled sores that cause strep throat, a bacterial infection of the throat. Usually you get it from someone who you have had oral contact with, or has coughed or sneezed on you. The symptoms of strep throat, or streptococcal pharyngitis, are not being able to swallow very much, painful swelling in throat, pus-filled sores colored yellow or white, the lack of coughing, loss of appitite, and redness of throat. It can be treated with antibiotics or just plain comfort liquids such as tea. But be sure to see your doctor to be tested for this. Only 12% of sore throats end up as strep throat, and if you happen to have it, and do nothing to fix it, it can lead to serious conditions such as rheumatic fever, clogging of the heart valves, and making it hard for the host to the bacteria hard to breathe. I am in seventh grade and have just done an oral report on "My Favorite Bacterial/Viral Disease". Glad to
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.
