Question 1

i keep getting strep throat what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Strep bacteria: If you indeed have strep throat, then your sore throat is caused by a bacterium called streptococcus pyogenes, which can sometimes be resistant to antibiotics. However, sore throat can be caused by a vast number of causes. Actual strep throat needs to be treated with antibiotics in order to prevent rheumatic fever. See your doc for a proper diagnosis and treatment. Wishing you'all the best.

Question 2

what's the causes of strep throat besides being exposed to it?

Accepted Answer

Intake of germ: Exposure occurs daily in most populated settings since as many as 20% can carry the germ without symptoms in some seasons.To develop symptomatic disease, you must first be susceptable (a complex individual issue). You must also encounter a transfer event,where the germ moves from the source to your mouth.Through a kiss,off contaminated fingers, etc.it moves in &amp; lives in your mucous &amp; you get sick

Question 3

can strep throat cause a rash?

Accepted Answer

Scarletina: Scarlet fever is the combination of strep infection in the throat and rash to the skin (usually face).  Rashes can also occur with strep throat when an allergic reaction to the antibiotic prescribed for it occurs.

Question 4

what pathogen causes strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Group A strep: Group A streptococcus is the pathogen. There are many strains of strep that are not associated with throat problems or the residual of untreated strep throat.

Question 5

can strep throat cause chest pains?

Accepted Answer

STREP THROAT/CHEST P: Strep throat does not cause chest pain.

Question 6

can acid reflux cause strep throat?

Accepted Answer

No: One is caused by acid reflux and other caused by a bacterial infection.

Question 7

does strep throat cause bad breath?

Accepted Answer

It happens: Strep throat causes several things to happen that can lead to bad breath. The infectious debris can produce significant odor, and the mechanical action of eating well may be lost while the patient doesn't feel well enough to eat.That feeding strips the debris off the back of the throat and helps reduce odors.Gargling with salt water can help strip the debris while the appetite is poor.

Question 8

help! could strep throat cause hives?

Accepted Answer

YES...: It can cause. Typical hives are called urticaria, MAP like itchy rash. Strep. Can cause scarlet fever with rash everywhere. On tongue, there is red rash like strawberry, we call it strawberry tongue, on allover body, there is maculopapular rash.

Question 9

can strep throat cause gum irritation?

Accepted Answer

Throat: Sure.... Bacterial infection in your mouth can effect other areas in your mouth

Question 10

can strep throat cause you to have green mucus?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Green mucus can because by viral or bacterial illnesses or even seasonal allergies.

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