Can somebody be a carrier of strep throat?

Answer 1

Yes. People who are told that they have frequent "strep throats" most commonly are asymptomatic carriers of the Streptococcus organism which causes the infection. In these people, your physician may ask you to come back after being treated to make sure the infection is cured - to make sure the bacteria are killed and a strep test becomes negative.

Answer 2

The medical condition, commonly known as "strep throat", is, in fact, Streptococcal Pharyngitis - a throat infection caused by the bacteria of Beta-hemolytic Streptococcus Group A. And yes, a person can be a carrier, i.e. have the bacteria without exhibiting any symptoms whatsoever. These carriers play a major part in spreading this infection. Because the carriers are asymptomatic, they do not seek or receive any treatment, while being able to contaminate others. However, there is no consensus in medical circles on whether or not the carriers need to be sought out and treated.

Answer 3

yes strep a carriers can get strep throat! :(

Answer 4

Most definitely. Strep throat spreads through sneezing, coughing etc.

Answer 5

are you contagious at all times if you are a strep throat carrier

Answer 6

Yes. For sure! This is important source of infection in developed countries, while the acute patients are the source in developing countries.

Answer 7

anyone! but most animals do not

Answer 8

I had strep three times a mouth