What is Strep Throat

Strep throat is a sore throat caused by bacteria. Your doctor will test your child for strep throat with a throat culture or rapid strep test. If your child has strep throat, your doctor will give your child medicine. With this medicine, th…

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Strep Throat Strep throat (or “Streptococcal pharyngitis”, or “Streptococcal Sore Throat”) is a form of Group A streptococcal infection that affects the pharynx. Symptoms ･ Sore throat ･ Red and white patches in the th…

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Strep throat is the most common bacterial cause of sore throat.

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Related Questions Answered on Y!Answers

How common is it for a person to have strep throat in the summer?

Q: I been feeling sick recently since last thursday and I think I have strep throat. I am going to see my doctor but I was just curious to hear how many people develop strep throat in the summer time? I thought it only happened during the cold season? I know it can spread when another person is coughing near you or if someone close to you has strep throat already.

A: My daughter came home on Friday and has spent it all weekend sleeping it off with a fever and sore throat. It has been really warm here until the last four days or so, so this may have contributed to it.She is a good indicator that you can get a sore throat anytime. As to strep throat, she is getting better so yours may be different..I hope you feel better soon. Get lots of electrolytes and fluids in you. And rest up.

How can i stop strep throat before it gets worst?

Q: I think i have strep throat. This morning after i drank some tez my throat started to become dry and now im starting to feel the signs of strep throat as the hours go by. Ive had strep throat before and if was really painful but i never went to the doctors. Can anyone tell me how to stop the infection from getting worst using home remedies?

A: Viral throat infections can hurt just as bad or worse than strep throat infections. You need to get a strep test done to determine which kind you have because untreated strep can damage the valves in your heart and needs to be treated with antibiotics. Antibiotics do not work for viral throat infections. Both should be treated with regular dosing of either tylenol or motrin, warm salt water gargles, increased fluid intake – cold often feels best, and rest. You need to see your doctor and get a throat culture done.

How long do Strep throat symptoms last after starting antibiotics?

Q: I started feeling sick last Friday. Went to the doctor on Monday and tested positive for Strep, started taking Penicillin. I’ve been taking them for three days now and still fell like crap, achy, swollen neck and throat, stopped up ears, headache and dry cough. Is this normal for Strep?

A: The important thing to know is that as with any antibiotics, you must complete the course for it to be effective.If, after completing, you still have symptoms, go back to your doctor and he will examine you again.Quite often the symptoms do not disappear until the last day of the course.