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Will clindamycin treat strep?
will clindamycin treat strep throat, if so how many MG per KG. will clindamycin treat strep throat, if so how many MG per KG. will clindamycin treat strep throat, if so how many MG per KG.
How do get strep throat?
Strep throat is caused by streptococcal (strep) bacteria. There are many different types of strep bacteria. Some cause more serious illness than others.
How can I cure my strep throat today?
Symptoms of strep throat can include a sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, and chills. There are many home remedies for a sore throat, but if you suspect you may have strep throat, you should consult with your doctor. Typically, you will need to be prescribed an antibiotic to dispose of this bacteria.
How many times can you get strep throat?
9 times a year
Will clindamycin treat strep throat?
clindamycin (cleocin) can be used to treat strep throat, but it's not the recommended treatment. strep throat is caused by streptococcus pyogenes. recommended treatment is with penicillin for 10 days. alternatives include amoxicillin; penicillin allergic patients can use azithro/clarithro/erythro-mycin. there is some evidence showing cleocin works, but it's not first choice
What is the scientific name for strep throat?
The bacterium is called "streptococcal pharyngitis". This is the strain which causes strep throat. There are many other causes for sore throat as well, so be sure and check with your doctor if you have a fever of 101 or higher. Strep throat can only be diagnosed 100 percent by running blood tests, so just because you have a sore throat doesn't mean you have strep. Drink plenty of fluids because fluids help the body rid itself of toxins as well as keep you hydrated and helps to move that mucous out of the body.
what does Sore throat look like?
When your throat is sore usaully it looks like and irretated sometimes when you have a case of strep throat blisters form on the throat that can be many colors but most of the time are white. If child's throat is red before jumping to conclutions and taking him or her to the doctor make sure that they are getting plenty of water because sometimes dehidration can result in a sore throat. I have had strep throat many times and if you think that your child has strep throat then be sure to go to the doctor immediatly becasue if not treated in time strep throat can develope into scarlet fever and no one wants that!missy177
How many people die from strep throat every year?
On average, about 5,623,780 people die from strep throat a year. This is about 0.0827743619% of the world population.
How many people die from strep throat in India?
About 50,000 people die every year in India due to rheumatic heart disease, which is direct sequel of strep throat.
How soon do the symptoms of strep throat appear?
Strep Throat is a bacterial disease while Chicken Pox is a viral infection. I'm not sure but I believe viruses have the incubation period, while the bacteria infects the person immediately and starts doing damage. I think you can spread Strep Throat by kissing or getting sputum (spit) in the eyes, nose or mouth of another person. Strep Throat is related to the "Flesh-eating disease" so go see a doctor and look for symptoms in persons that you have been in close contact with.
Do you get a rash when you have strep throat?
Yes, at the age of four I had a severe allergic reaction that for five days no doctor could account for. After many tests they concluded that I am indeed allergic to strep throat. Now I always have a course of antibiotics close and have to take them as soon as any symptoms arise.
How many people are affected by strep throat world wide?
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