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.
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Powerishi would say no sooner than 48 hours after starting antibiotics.
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Systemic strep describes that the bacteria that causes strep has spread throughout the body.
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Give it according to the prescription you got from the doctor.
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You should avoid going to work or out & about in the public for at least 2 days, 3 if you wish to be extra cautious.
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This question can not be answered since medical records/history are modern and for many centuries no records were kept. It is...
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The most consistent and prominent symptoms are a sore throat and pain with swallowing. Classically the throat is solidly red and...
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I believe so, because I just had strep throat about a month ago, and still after recovering, i lost my high range singing and its...
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No. The only treatment for step throat is antibiotics (usually penicillin), which are not found in NyQuil. If you think you have...
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Yes you can. Its an alternative to cephalosporins.
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If you have a sore throat, you should get plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluids. You should consider visiting a doctor,...
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Untreated strep throat can cause rheumatic fever.
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No, the rapid strep tests typically find only Group A Beta Strep, and no other strep subtypes nor other pathogens like yeast that...
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No, although they can act as carriers for the strep bacteria. They may develop similar symptoms as a result of infection with...
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Nothing is impossible but, no your not very likely to die from strep throat. Just try to talk less maybe treat the sickness with...
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incubation period of diseases- Yes it is possible. Every disease has something called an incubation period in which time a person...
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i dotn know how long did you have it last time ?
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Cipro is usually used for respitory infections, bacterial infections. Strep needs more oif a penicillin form...such as...
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when your throught hurts. and if u swallow and it hurts u know u hav strep throat so dont eat icecream
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Yes,but MOST people do NOT. If it is a resistant strain of strep,or your body has immunity to penicillin...
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you are no longer contagious after 24 hours on an antibotic, but, you could still feel bad and run down for 7-10 days. your...
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Yes, 24 hours after starting antibiotics (According to this webpage:...
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strep throat is very pain full you can not eat notthing cuzz your thraot hurts so much
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no
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Yes, strep throat can cause people to feel tired and lethargic especially if it is a chronic infection.
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Strep ThroatStrep throat (or "Streptococcal pharyngitis", or "Streptococcal Sore Throat") is a form of Group A streptococcal...
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Why would you be contagious BEFORE you catch a disease? It is, however, possible to be contagious before you start to feel...
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Quinsy is an abscess between the back of the tonsil and the wall of the throat. It's also known as a peritonsillar abscess. It...
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You can take a shower when you have strep throat.
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Well i actually have strep throat right now and am tryin oil of oregano to see if it works..... ive had this sore throat - strep...
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Within 3 days after exposure to the germ that causes strep's painful sore throat, you may get sick. Once infected with strep, you...
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Strep throat simply attacks your throat and can be found in the mucus lining of your throat.
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Herpes...
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Babies can get strep throat infection.
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yes, strep is a germ of the lining of the throat not just the tonsil part. Joymaker RN
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i stumbled across this but its exactly the answer i need
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streptococcus pyogenes
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Type your answer here... moxifloxacin is a 4th generation antibiotic. this antibiotic is considered to be last resort in class of...
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sore throat,high fever and etc.
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Symptoms of flu consist of fatigue, fever and chills, a hacking cough, and body aches. Strep throat has the same symptoms, but...
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yes, they can. They can get Group A Streptococcus Pharyngitis from humans. Also known as GAS. I don't know if any other animals...
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Strep throat is not caused by a virus. It is caused by the strp bacteria.
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A classic clinical presentation of strept throat in the pediatric population is: fever, malaise, anorexia, headache, nausea, and...
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Don't let your boyfriend/husband fool you with that old chestnut. I have not found any medical references that support this...
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The best way to help strep is to REST. The most active thing you should be doing with strep is getting up to go to the bathroom....
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Dogs can transiently be infected with Group A Strep when in contact with infected humans
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more info: Although most cases of Group A Beta Hemolytic Strep throat goes away by its own without antibiotics, you can...
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In a review of data from national ambulatory care surveys conducted during the period 1995-2003, Dr Linder et al found that,...
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You are contagious 24 hours after you get the antibiotic for strep.
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There is no vaccine for strep throat. If you think you are getting strep go the doctor and you will be better in 24 hours after...
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Gonorrhea is an STD caused by the bacterium diplococcus, it is a gram negative bacteria. Strept throat is caused by the bacteria...
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AnswerI doubt you have syphilis but see below. More likely you are experiencing an allergy or contact dermatitis - the soap you...
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Strep Throat is a bacterial disease while Chicken Pox is a viral infection. I'm not sure but I believe viruses have the...
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no
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strep throat can cause some swelling in your throat. It should not swell any other part of your body that is not near your throat.
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a migraine is a severe pain that is typlically on one side of the head but sometimes on both sides! The pain is mostly in the...
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Streptococcus Bacteria. More specifically Group A Streptococcus bacteria. Group A is a designation of a specific type of antigen...
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I am a jerk who feels it necessary to point out the obvious to people even though it's obvious what they meant because I feel it...
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Strep is one of the most contagious bacterial illnesses, especially in children. First, a child's ear-throat structures are...
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Drinking a lot of fluids can help a lot ,if you buy a packet of sweets with menthol contained in them and suck one each 2 hours...
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If you do not take your antibiotics for the full prescribed schedule you may not completely kill the organism (even though all...
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yes you can but you have to be strep free for twenty-four hours otherwise you're fine
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I really can't help much but say that my 4 month old just had strep; she got it from her older brother and her pediatrician was...
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The short answer is "Yes". Dogs do not get strep throat, but they may harbor Streptococcus pyogenes (also called Group A strep,...
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Can one stop taking thyroid medicine, and go over to foods such as seaweed, fich oil, or other supplements?
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Cats can get strep but it is very very rare Cats can get strep but it is very very rare
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It is possible to have both a cold and strep throat, although they are not caused by the same thing. You've simply caught two...
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Im not sure but probably all of them.
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it reproduces when people spread it to one another. by sharing things and by coughing or sneezing and especially for not covering...
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I would make sure that you wash all blankets, sheets, pillowcases, towels in soap and hot water. You can also add bleach to the...
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It is possible, especially if the condition is not noticed, or if noticed, and nothing is done about it. (Like seeing a doctor...
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Up to 24 hours after it has been treated with antibiotics. You should stay home from work or school at least 24 hour after...
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It could be a few things.If you have white spots in the back of your throat along with a severe fever... it could mean you have...
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If it's a post nasal drip sore throat the best thing to do is drink a lot of ice water to clear the excess mucous out. If it's...
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I'm not sure of that but you can............................ *put 2 teaspoons of cayenne powder in with some water. and gargle....
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to treat bacterial infections. to treat bacterial infections.
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Streptococcus organisms are usually exquisitely sensitive to antibiotics and are killed within 2 days of beginning treatment....
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Yep! it hurts like hell, especially swallowing even when its just water or your own saliva. If you think you might have both run...
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No, because we refray from going out from the sun. -actually Yes, because too much sun or sweating my cause some skin ailments....
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number of victims strep throat
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No. Strep throat may cause some abdominal discomfort such as pain or nausea sometimes because of swallowing the bacteria and them...
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well you can start by washing your hands. it might seem a little ocd but when you wash your hand then you will soon find out...
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Yes you can build up immunity to anything just eat fresh fruits and vegetables and exercise normally
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Yes, Biaxin is an alternative to medications in the penicillin family. It is used to treat strep throat.
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No, strep throat is a bacterial infection.
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Step Throat is an infection caused by steptococcus bacteria. The immune system is of course compromised during such infection and...
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If you have strep throat then you want want to eat something warm . For example , rice , soup (that's not too hot a little on the...
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Keflex (cephalexin) is widely recognized as an effective antibiotic treatment for streptococcus infection. Check with your doctor...
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A type of microbe called strep.
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Yes. If you are taking antibiotics it will usually last 7-10 days. However, if you don't get it treated, it may turn into a more...
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For a simple case of strep throat, Flagyl would not be the treatment of choice. Consult with your physician to be sure. A throat...
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It takes about 5 days within being close contact with a person with strep for your symptoms to show.
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Yes, though it is rare strep can lead to meningitis if left untreated or under treated. See the link below for more information.
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I googled it, and found this: Children: 40 mg/kg per day in three divided doses for 10 days
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Yes most likely, however that would be a fairly unwise application of the drug. Zithromiacin is a prescription drug - first of...
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YOUR MOM. and streptococcus
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