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What if your strep throat culture comes in negative and you still have a high fever?
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∙ 9y ago
That means that your sore throat is due to viral infection. Your physician will manage the same.
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Do you have to get blood drawn for strep?
You shouldn't, it should be a swab test on the back of your throat
Are chills-fever and sore throat symptoms of a fever?
A fever is a symptom.
Can children get a scarlet fever rash without having strep throat?
Yes, ... my son recently approached me one night with a red, rough rash that resembled tiny little bumps all over his chest and his back. The rash hadn't yet spread to the lower abomen and back, but we went to the ER to get checked out. He did not have a fever, his throat was red - according to the Dr., and he maybe had a slight cough, but nothing really persistent. Definietly nothing that would have me concerned that he might have strep throat...His throat culture for strep came back negative, but the Dr. placed him on antibotics for ten days...the rash cleared up in around two days, and it never spread further....so I am still questioning whether or not this was due to strep throat, but it makes sense. They called it a "Scarletina" rash. - from strep. They also said even though a culture comes back negative, you can't always trust the results. My son is fine now, and no more rash!
Is scarlet fever preventable?
Scarlet fever iscausedby Gram Positive cocci,non motile,catalase negative,oxidase negative streptococcus pyogenes of Lancefield group A having beta haemolysis on Blood agar.The disease occur mainly in Human where it's usual habitat is Upper respiratory tract.The scarlet fever is also called as Septic sore throat,puerperal fever,rheumatic fever etc.Antibiotics are used to kill the bacteria that causes the throat infection. This is crucial to prevent rheumatic fever, a serious complication of strep throat and scarlet fever. With proper antibiotic treatment, the symptoms of scarlet fever should get better quickly. However, the rash can last for up to 2 - 3 weeks before it fully goes away.
What is strep throat and its symptoms?
Strep throat is affection of your throat by streptococcus pyogenes bacteria. You get pain in your throat and there is fever associated with throat pain.
Where did you get Scarlet Fever from?
untreated strep throat
What is streptococcus?
Streptococcus is a bacterium which is commonly found in the throat. It can give you strep throat, rheumatic fever, scarlet fever, or tonsillitis. There are two groups, group A and B
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 can you prevent rheumatic fever?
You cant prevent rheumatic fever,because you get Rheumatic Fever by frequent Strep Throat Infections.So the best way to prevent Rheumatic Fever would be preventing Strep Throat Infections. :) hope that helps! :)))) this website heps lots! : http://www.mayoclinic.org/rheumatic-fever/treatment.html
Can you prevent Rheumatic fever?
You cant prevent rheumatic fever,because you get Rheumatic Fever by frequent Strep Throat Infections.So the best way to prevent Rheumatic Fever would be preventing Strep Throat Infections. :) hope that helps! :)))) this website heps lots! : http://www.mayoclinic.org/rheumatic-fever/treatment.html
What is calico fever?
Calico fever is a fever that comes and goes. It is a symptomatic immune response that causes fatigue. Those with it have to be prescribed antibiotics.
What ailments may lead to rheumatic fever?
strep throat
