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Yes, ear infections can occur alongside strep throat, as both conditions can be caused by similar bacterial infections, particularly Group A Streptococcus. The inflammation and congestion associated with strep throat can lead to fluid buildup in the ears, increasing the risk of an ear infection. However, not everyone with strep throat will develop an ear infection, and they are distinct conditions that may require separate treatments. It's essential to consult a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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What is best to treat strep throat and middle ear infection?
Go and see a qualified medical practitioner (a Doctor) about your problem. The Internet is NO PLACE to get advice about PERSONAL medical conditions.
How can you tell if you have strep or a viral infection?
If you look at your throat and see white spots on it that is strep. Go see a doctor for either condition.
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.
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 do you find out if you have a strep throat?
There is rapid latex particle test for streptococcal antigen. If negative, then you have to go for throat swab culture. This will differentiate between sore throat, strep versus non strep.
Why can strep throat be cured with antibiotics?
· Avoid direct contact with those who are infected · Children who are infected by it should be kept out of school/day care until they have been on antibiotics for 24 hours. · To prevent re-infection get a new toothbrush for those who were infected.
What is the difference between rapid strep throat test and throat culture?
Rapid strep throat test is specific but has got variable sensitivity. You have to go for culture, if rapid strep throat test comes negative, for confirmation of the diagnosis.
Can you get a flu shot if you have strep throat?
If you have a fever, no. If no fever, then contact your doctor treating the strep to be sure your body is ready for another immune response to a virus so soon after, or while still, fighting the bacterial infection.
My ear itch and i feel a sharp pain in my throat?
This could just be the coming of a cold or throat infection. Whenever i am getting a throat infection or just a general sore throat my ears itch as well as my throat hurting. If this continues you should go to the doctors as it could be something worse.
What happens when someone that has strep throat?
Strep is usually characterized by white spots on a red sore throat. Go to a doctor to get it looked at, tested, and if you have strep, you'll be given simple antibiotics.
Can a WBC be normal with strep throat?
That is a good question. WBC count should go up in bacterial infection, above 10,000 per cubic mm.
What do you do for a strep throat?
go to the doctor. They will give you medicine.
