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- Cause: Streptococcus pyogenes
- Most common in 5 to 15 year oldsMayoClinic.com: Strep Throat
- Can affect any age groupMayoClinic.com: Strep Throat
- Usually treated with antibiotics
- Can cause rheumatic fever if untreated
- Symptoms appear 1 to 3 days after exposureKidsHealth: Strep Throat
- Gargling warm salt water may provide some relief
- Get plenty of rest while your body fights the infection
- Drink plenty of water
- Avoid acidic drinks and spicy foods
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Strep throat is a type of bacterial infection caused by the bacteria known as Streptococcus pyogenes. The marked symptom of strep throat is a sore throat that is also highly contagious. Unlike most other causes of a sore throat, strep throat is treatable and doctors will normally prescribe antibiotics to fight the infection and prevent others from getting it. People of all ages can get strep throat, although it is most common in children. If strep throat is left untreated it can lead to rheumatic fever.MayoClinic.com: Strep Throat
How Strep Throat Is Spread
Strep throat is spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. You can also contract the bacterium from surfaces such as doorknobs or telephones and transfer them to your nose or mouth. Strep throat can also be spread by sharing eating utensils or drinking glasses with an infected person.Treatment
Treatment for strep throat usually involves antibiotics and pain relievers. Once the treatment begins, the person should start feeling better in a day or two. However, even though symptoms subside, it is still important to finish the antibiotics or a recurrence could result. If a person has not started to feel better after taking antibiotics for 24 to 48 hours, it is recommended that you call your doctor.MayoClinic.com: Strep Throat: Treatments and Drugs-
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Strep Throat Questions
Can a baby get Strep Throat? 1 AnswerStrep throat is most common between the ages of 5 and 15 but can affect anyone of any age, including infants. The symptoms of strep throat in infants can be va... read more
Does anyone have any home remedies for strep throat? 1 AnswerIf you have strep, antibiotics are the only cure- home remedies can help, but not cure the infection. Penicillin is the best medicine for treating strep since ... read more
My throat is itchy and sore, does that mean I have Strep Throat? 1 AnswerI'm not a doctor, so I can't tell you if you have Strep throat or not, but I can tell you that according to the Mayo Clinic, only a small portion of sore throat... read more
Is antibiotics the best method for curing strep throat and preventing rheumatic fever? 1 AnswerAntibiotics are not necessarily the best way to treat strep throat, but they are a good idea. Though if they stop infection from spreading, then I consider the... read more
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Throat is killing me....possibility of strep? I hope not :( <3
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@CelesteFay Am ok hon, just a wee bit sick, strep throat or something. Hanging out with my homies in the hospital ;)
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@TrueKofi Are you still awake? Its only 1:50 my time...but I need to get to bed. I'm stuck at home with strep throat! Joy...joy!
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Diagnosis = strep throat. But have medication so will feel better soon.
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just wrote a rad little acoustic indie song and used my scratchy strep throat voice! holler!
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