Question 1

for what length of time can you carry strep throat without symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Continuously: We are aware that some individuals appear resistant to the invasive character of group a streptococcus and can carry it for an indefinite period without symptoms. Estimate cite 5% of the population year round increasing to 20% during the cold seasons.This factor is likely the reason strep seams to occur year round from unknown sources.

Question 2

can you get strep throat without having a feaver?

Accepted Answer

Strep: You can get strep throat without a fever. A young child will usually be fairly sick with strep throat. Usual signs are high fever, sore throat, swollen glands, vomiting, headache or tummy ache. An older child or adult may have similar symptoms, or just a sore throat.

Question 3

can my child get strep throat without having his tonsils (removed 2 years ago)?

Accepted Answer

Yes !!: Strep pyogenes (group a) does not care whether its victim has tonsils or not.  Not only can your child get strep throat, but this should be tested for and treated, because without eradication there are post-streptococcal complications like extension  of the infection to other areas, or acute rheumatic fever.  Get child seen by family doctor.

Question 4

can you have strep throat without having a sore throat?

Accepted Answer

Possible: One can sometimes be virtually asymptomatic and carry the bacteria in the throat/tonsil etc. The carrier state is however is not very well defined, its more like a very mild case. Only a throat culture can prove this diagnosis.

Question 5

how do you get strep throat?

Accepted Answer

From someone else: Strep throat is a bacterial infection that people usually get from being exposed to another infected individual.

Question 6

how does strep throat spread?

Accepted Answer

Thru the Air: Strep is a contagious disease and spreads thru close respiratory contacts.Avoidance and good handwashing may help minimize the spread.

Question 7

how do you avoid strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Wash hands: You can't always prevent throat infections. Avoid contact with a known carrier or someone who is infected and wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands.

Question 8

how can i cure a strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Streph Throat: Please see your physician for a streph throat test - if positive you will be treated with antibiotics. Rest, hydrate well with water & stay far, far away from cigarette smoke. You can keep mucosa  moist with a humidifier. Add honey & a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea. Slippery elm bark lozenges are another option. Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water – gargle severa >>.

Question 9

how do you catch strep throat ?

Accepted Answer

Secretions: You catch it by coming in contact with someone's saliva and then touching your mouth.

Question 10

what do i take for strep throat?

Accepted Answer

If verified- treat: The majority of sore throats are viruses, but if you have verified strep you should have it treated with an antibiotic. Symptoms may improve in a day or two without treatment, but complications would still be possible without proper treatment.

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