Question 1

can you have strep throat without a fever?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Altho not as common, the answer is yes. You can have strep throat without fever.

Question 2

what are signs you have strep throat without tonsils and how do you get strep besides getting exposed to it?

Accepted Answer

The basics: When infected by strep A, your tonsils will swell and become reddened as will the back of your throat. The appearance is almost identical to viral infections. You can only get strep if you are exposed to the germ. It travels in saliva and can be picked up touching surfaces contaminated by saliva &amp; then touching your face. Some people can carry strep A and not become infected.

Question 3

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 4

is it possible to have strep throat without  throat pain?   have  terrible headaches and sunus congestion and an overall ill feeling.tested possitive.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Streptococcal infection can be "silent" but is generally NOT cause of  SINUS infection (usually caused by Pneumococcus and several other bacteria
Sounds like you need an ENT (Ear Nose and Throat) consultation. \

Hope this helps
Dr Z

Question 5

can you smoke if you have strep throat?

Accepted Answer

If you have...: ...A brain, you can't smoke. Or at least should know better.

Question 6

what does it look like if you have strep throat?

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Strep appearance: The physical findings of a Strep throat infection can be variable but usually consists of redness, inflammation, enlarged lymph nodes under the chin/throat and white patches to the tonsils.

Question 7

what can you do to tell if you have strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Streph test: You need a streph test to know for sure. Tonsils may be beefy red with white exudates. Lymph nodes may be swollen. May have fever & pain with swallowing.

Question 8

what is a good way to determine if you have strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Strep test/ culture: It is diagnosed with a strep test & culture. Sxs of strep throat can include: large, red painful tonsils with white exudates; small red dots on the roof of the mouth; swollen lymph nodes on the neck; fever, headache, rash, difficulty swallowing, fatigue & rash.

Question 9

how would you determine if you have strep throat and how would you treat it in about a week?

Accepted Answer

Strep test/ culture: For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes –  see physician & get a strep throat test/ culture. If you have strep throat, antibiotic therapy is imperative to prevent future complications. Consider tylenol (acetaminophen) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water – gargle several times a day. Or gargle with aloe vera juice twice a day.

Question 10

how might you have strep throat with no symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful.: However, I have had strep several times without classic beefy red tonsils, exudates and enlarged nodes.  I did have a sore throat and felt ill. Strep tests were positive. (other family members also had strep at that time). Sxs of strep throat can include: pain of throat; large, red tonsils with white exudates; small red dots on roof of the mouth; swollen lymph nodes on neck; fever, headache & rash.

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