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Strep Throat
Strep throat is a contagious disease caused by the Streptococci bacteria. It is most common among kids and teens. All questions concerning symptoms, treatments and contraction can be found here.
639 Questions
What did people take for strep thoat?
Go to the doctors office and see what you can take. If you can't afford it, just take some ibuprofen and eat some ice cream. Maybe try some hot tea. It'll go away soon.
How does getting your tonsils taken out help you not to have sore throat troubles like strep throat?
Your tonsils build up bacteria causing an irritation in the back of the throat so when you get your tonsils removed you don't have to worry about it.
What are some non medication treatments for strep throat?
Chamomile tea will ease the pain of a strep throat. If not treated, strep throat will be contagious and will be a huge problem for others. Don't allow others to kiss you.
Answer No. The only treatment for step throat is antibiotics (usually penicillin), which are not found in NyQuil. If you think you have strep throat, see a doctor immediately. how in the name of science would that work. just think about it.
Can strep throat kill a newborn?
It is possible, especially if the condition is not noticed, or if noticed, and nothing is done about it. (Like seeing a doctor immediately)
Who is most likely to get strep throat?
it is most common in school-age children. People who smoke, who are fatigued, run down, or who live in damp, crowded conditions
Why do adults get strep throat?
Adults rarely get the strep. Sore throat in them is usually of viral origin. Five to fifteen is the most vulnerable age group.
Is strep related to chlamydia?
Strep and chlamydia are both bacteria, but they have no other relation.
Can sufamethoxazole-tmp be taken for strep throat?
No. You have to take tablet penicillin 250 mg three times a day for ten days. Incomplete treatment may lead to rheumatic fever.
No. It does not cure the strep throat for sure like penicillin does.
A throat culture is a technique for identifying disease bacteria in material taken from the throat.
How long does strep throat live outside the body does it survive the cold and or heat?
Up to 48 hours or longer if the environment is favorable. And it is know to survive all weather.
Is it legal to be fired if you have strep throat at a restaurant and provided a doctors note?
According the the Washington State Department of Health, if you have a known infection (such as strep), you are required to stay home from work. Since you have proof of this, no, the employer cannot fire as you are following health code. You may want to check your state's Department of Health for specifics, but I am certain this is the rule anywhere on account of not wanting to spread infections via food handling.
What are the symptoms or injuries done by the strep throat?
Not sure what you mean by injuries induced by strep throat. But I do know its symptoms.
Streptococcus pharyngitis is a grade A streptococcus bacterial infection of the throat, hence why it is more commonly called strep throat.
The following is a list of symptoms taken from the PubMed Health website:
Fever that begins suddenly and is often highest on the second day
Red throat, sometimes with white patches
Sore throat
Headache
Stomach ache
Nausea
Chills
General discomfort, uneasiness or ill feeling
Loss of appetite and abnormal taste
Tender, swollen lymph nodes in the neck
Difficulty swallowing
Trust me on this, it's not fun to have Strep. If you do contract the illness, go with the pennicilin injection (if you have no allergies to pennicilin). The anti-bacterial tablets have a 45% success rate (meaning they do NOT work all that well). The injection will clear up the strep throat bacteria within 2-4 days.
I have had it twice, and had to get the injection both times (of course, the second time was a relapse of the first original case I fell ill with.)
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What if your strep throat culture comes in negative and you still have a high fever?
That means that your sore throat is due to viral infection. Your physician will manage the same.
Can you regive yourself strep throat?
Probably not, but still it would be wise to replace your toothbrush and wash any or all glasses in hot water. It is probably overkill, but throw out the garbage and wash your bed linens and any clothes you wore during your illness. Make sure you finish your antibiotics.
What is strep throat cased from?
Strep throat is caused from flesh-eating bacteria (necrotizing fasciitis).
What causes tuberculosis and strep throat?
The causative organism for tuberculosis is mycobacterium tubercle while in strep throat, the causative organism is Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus.
1. the child may also have a concomitant viral infection - remember, viruses DO NOT respond to antibiotics 2. the child is not taking the prescribed dose 2-3 times a day, or 3. the level of amoxicillin is not reaching the blood stream in a large of enough quantity to kill the throat strept microbes - in this case, your pediatrician would either have to increase the dose of amoxil or change to a more potent medication (ie, augmentin). RBB, MD
Are there any statistics that tell more about strep throat?
You make a diagnosis of acute tonsillopharyngitis, when patient comes with fever and inflamed throat and tonsils. Between the age group of 5 to 15, fifty percent patients have streptococcus pyogenes in their throat. Between the age group, 2 to 5 and 15 to 20, you have 30 % patients with streptococcus pyogenes in their throat. Below 2 years ad above 20 ears of age, you get 20 % patient with strep throat.
