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There are three tests that can tell if you have strep throat. They are a throat culture, a rapid antigen test, and a rapid DNA test. These can be performed by your doctor.
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What are the symptoms for strep throat and how to tell it from regular sore throat?
The symptoms of Strep Throat are itchy throat, fever, headaches, red or swollen throat, and irritation when swallowing. Alert doctor when symptoms persist more than 5 days. *Strep Throat is Contagious*
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.
What alternative ways are there for doing a throat culture?
So-called instant strep tests are now available to help diagnose strep throat. They can be used in the doctor's office and take about 10-30 minutes to perform. Instant tests detect an antigen associated with the streptococcus.
Is strep throat food?
No. 'Strep throat' means a streptococcal infection of the throat.
What are the symptoms of strep throat in dogs?
Dogs do not get 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.
What can you do for recurrent strep throat we get antibiotics it keeps coming back?
You are probably a carier of the bacteria that causes strep throat infection. Go see your doc when you are healthy and get checked for it and they can tell you what to do from there.
Do you get a rash when you have strep throat?
Yes, at the age of four I had a severe allergic reaction that for five days no doctor could account for. After many tests they concluded that I am indeed allergic to strep throat. Now I always have a course of antibiotics close and have to take them as soon as any symptoms arise.
