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Strep Throat aka pharyngitis is caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (gram + cocci, catalase + , coagulase -) and can be associated with serious complications such as Rheumatic Fever and Glomerulonephritis if left untreated. These complications are due to anti-step antibody cross reactions with normal antigens of heart and kidneys. Even though the strep throat infection is self limiting, penicillin treatment is mandatory to prevent heart valve and kidney damage.
SO if you believe yourself to be suffering from this type of infection, please seek medical attention.
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∙ 15y agoMost throat infections are relatively benign, but some (strep throat is an example) can lead to other problems that could be life-threatening.
If you have a high fever, or if your throat is too sore to swallow or seems to be swelling shut, you should get medical attention. If there is little or no fever and you are able to swallow -- if it's just painful to do so, but not hard -- then continue to monitor, take plenty of liquids, and gargle with 1 tsp. of table salt in a glass of warm water occasionally. Tylenol or Advil should make you more comfortable.
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∙ 14y agoif you let it get to bad yes.
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What venereal diseases can be caught in the throat?
venereal throat infections
How do you catch viral throat infections?
Viral throat infection is airborne.
What are the nose and throat infections?
marami!
What is a treatment to stop throat infections?
a treatment that helps throat infections is to gargle lemon with honey then swallow it must be warmed up
What remedy for throat infections include honey?
Honey used as a remedy for throat infections usually involves mixing it with other ingredients like cinnamon. It helps soothe a sore throat.
Why might a doctor not give medication for a viral diseases?
Viruses are not killed by antibiotics. Antibiotics kill bacterial infections like Strep Throat and Pneumonia. Viral infections, such as the common cold and the flu are cured by your body's immune system.
Can long term throat infections cause hearing loss?
Long term throat infections can close off the drainage tubes for the ears, this causes ear infections that can lead to hearing loss if not properly treated
Is strep throat self limiting?
Yes. Mostly strep throat infections are self-limiting.
Why is there not a vaccine for strep throat?
The simple answer is because strep throat is caused by bacteria, and vaccines are for viral infections.
What are the Causes of a baby sore throat?
Ear infections, thrush
Do electronic cigarettes cause throat infections?
No, never heard that
In which conditions is ASO titer raised?
streptococcal throat infections
