Question 1

had a throat infection. 4 months later still hav large tonsils no pain. swabbed it myself as dr dismissed me! found group a strep. is treatment needed?

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Not necessarily: Group A strep is a common bacteria in your system and can grow on culture but usually does not cause infections unless immune system is very low  Tonsils because of infections can stay big for a long time but can be free of infection  If you have a hard time swallowing or other problems with your throat go to an ENT provider for an evaluation  I would not treat a group A strep unless additional sy

Question 2

what is non group a strep? is it contagious?

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Different strain: Strep has many different strains.  Different strains cause different types of infections.  In the throat, we usually just test for group a, since that is the strain that can lead to rheumatic heart disease.  Other strains are usually left for the body to take care of without antibiotics.

Question 3

i've read that carriers of group a strep bacteria can have no symptoms but can still unwittingly spread it. others say this is not true. which is it?

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It's true.: This is a truth well known in the medical community.

Question 4

what are the immune response of the body to group a strep?

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See below: The 2 main non-infectious sequella of a gp.A strep. Infection are rheumatic fever and post streptococcal glomerulonephritis.

Question 5

does cipro (ciprofloxacin) cover group a strep?

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NO: Cipro (ciprofloxacin) has poor activity against group a streptococcus.  Penicillins, cephalosporins and Clindamycin are much better choices.

Question 6

23/female non-smoker. never have had issues with lungs before. past two days have had odd grey looking fibers or something in my phlegm. phlegm is clear. - previously was on amoxicillin for group a strep however finished those about a week ago. ?

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Get a recheck: x-ray, pulmonary function studies and have sputum send to the lab for culture.

Question 7

revised- i developed  a large neck swelling, with severe pain and sore throat at home after i had already taken a 10 day course of 300mg clindamycin  and condition worsened. went to er and was diagnosed with group a strep, ct scan revealed soft tissue swe

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And...?: After the CT scan I would have expected that you might be admitted for IV antibiotic therapy or, at the very least been started with an IM injection.  You do not say what happened but if you were not treated  with non oral antibiotics you may need to contact your physician for referral to an ENT specialist.  You may have an abscess or at a minimum a deep cellulitis.  This is an urgent matter.

Question 8

i was given azithromycin 250mg 6 tablets for my sinus infection and strep throat. i've been on the medication almost 3 days but the white/yellowish curd is still there. how long does it take to see results? i'm  feeling mildly better. thank you

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Side Effect: Sounds like a fungal overgrowth due to the medication.  You need to reconnect with the prescriber and they can go from there.
Using Probiotics, yogurt may help restore the normal flora in the tract.

Question 9

i was diagnosed with a viral infection and was only given pain medication. does that sound right? i have a sore throat and white bumps in my throat. i went to the doctor and they completed a swab and said i did not have strep throat. they also took blood

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics : Antibiotics do nothing for viral infections.  Rest, fluids, and time are your best strategy (maybe chicken soup as well!).  Obviously, if you are not improving, or have significant worsening, such as high fever or productive cough, then get back in to your primary care doctor.  Good luck!

Question 10

how can i decrease the risk of my baby getting a group b strep infection?

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OB's follow protocol: The frequency of invasive group b strep disease has declined since the adoption of surveillance and treatment protocols by ob's & peds. Since gbs can come & go, most moms will be screened at 35-37 wks & receive abx during labor if positive, if status unknown she will be treated & babies are monitored & tested for a specific period after delivery. Discuss your  concerns with your ob.

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Had a throat infection. 4 months later still hav large tonsils no pain. swabbed it myself as dr dismissed me! found group a strep. is treatment needed?

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What is non group a strep? is it contagious?

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I've read that carriers of group a strep bacteria can have no symptoms but can still unwittingly spread it. others say this is not true. which is it?

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What are the immune response of the body to group a strep?

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Does cipro (ciprofloxacin) cover group a strep?

A member asked:

23/female non-smoker. never have had issues with lungs before. past two days have had odd grey looking fibers or something in my phlegm. phlegm is clear. - previously was on amoxicillin for group a strep however finished those about a week ago. ?

A member asked:

Revised- i developed a large neck swelling, with severe pain and sore throat at home after i had already taken a 10 day course of 300mg clindamycin and condition worsened. went to er and was diagnosed with group a strep, ct scan revealed soft tissue swe

A member asked:

I was given azithromycin 250mg 6 tablets for my sinus infection and strep throat. i've been on the medication almost 3 days but the white/yellowish curd is still there. how long does it take to see results? i'm feeling mildly better. thank you

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with a viral infection and was only given pain medication. does that sound right? i have a sore throat and white bumps in my throat. i went to the doctor and they completed a swab and said i did not have strep throat. they also took blood

A member asked:

How can i decrease the risk of my baby getting a group b strep infection?

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