Question 1

is it possible for me to get strep throat from impetigo?

Accepted Answer

Yes in reverse: Strep throat can spred to wounds and sore and contaminate it to cause impetigo.
Saliva/cough-hand contact-scratching skin--impetigo.

Question 2

i was diagnosed with strep throat friday and given amoxicillin.  i now have what appears to be impetigo. now 3yr old daughter with fever? what to do?

Accepted Answer

Seek Treatment: Household members related to a patient with strep throat have higher risk to catch the same.  Daughter needs to be evaluated today.   Your impetigo also needs a culture.  Urgent care clinic should be able to accommodate both of you, if your doctor is not available on weekend.

Question 3

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 4

what exactely is strep throat how do you get it?

Accepted Answer

Strep throat: Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the throat. It usually results after a contact with a person who has an infection.

Question 5

how to get strep throat and what makes it feel better?

Accepted Answer

Strep throat : Strep throat is caused by a bacteria.  It is fairly contagious and is commonly spread by sharing a cup or utensil, or through an infected person's cough or sneeze.

Question 6

can babies get strep throat?

Accepted Answer

No: Babies do not develop typical "strep throat, " however, they develop a naso-pharyngitis characterized by fever and purulent nasal discharge.

Question 7

can u get strep throat from oral sex?

Accepted Answer

No: Can get chlamydia or gonorhhea however.

Question 8

can you get strep throat from screaming?

Accepted Answer

No: Your throat may be sore but only strep germs cause strep throat.

Question 9

can u get strep throat with no tonsills?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tonsils are considered the home where streptococcus seeds but without tonsils one can still get strep throat although less common and  less frequent.

Question 10

why does one get strep throat after mono?

Accepted Answer

Friends, family, etc: One gets strep throat AFTER mononucleosis for the same reason one gets strep BEFORE mono... friends, family, coworkers, etc... Strep is caused by a bacteria, transmitted by close contact such as between family members. Mono is caused by a virus, also transmitted by close contact. Both are common human conditions, which means a person can get one before the other or both at the same time.

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Can you get impetigo from strep throat

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I was diagnosed with strep throat friday and given amoxicillin. i now have what appears to be impetigo. now 3yr old daughter with fever? what to do?

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How do you get strep throat?

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What exactely is strep throat how do you get it?

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How to get strep throat and what makes it feel better?

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Can babies get strep throat?

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