Question 1

how long do your symptoms of strep throat last after starting antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

1or 2 days: You will begin to feel better soon but please finish the rx.A big problem we face is the bacteria , exposed to less than a full course of treatment, learn to resist that antibiotic.

Question 2

i tested + for strep b via culture after giving it to a girlfriend, but have zero symptoms. as a carrier, should i still be treated with antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Carrier state can be hard to eradicate--both partners would need to be treated, otherwise, they will keep giving the infection to each other.

The most serious issue is group b strep and newborn infection.  Make sure other infections are being checked for.

Question 3

just finished course of antibiotics for strep throat but my symptoms came back?

Accepted Answer

Several choises: You are either re-infected with strep (new exposure), re-infected with something else, or not infected but have something else triggering symptoms.You need somewhat to evaluate the issue.

Question 4

for how long does strep throat last while taking antibiotics.?

Accepted Answer

24 hours: Usually within 24 hours of starting antibiotics one is no longer contagious.  It is important to take all 10 days of antibiotic to completely resolve it and prevent it returning.

Question 5

i was diagnosed with strep last week, i finished antibiotics but still have white residue in back of throat. if doesnt hurt but will those patches go away? its been over one week. maybe frequent salt water gargles?

Accepted Answer

: You can certainly try gargling with salt water as that may help. Also, if you had a viral illness at the same time or tonsillitis from strep the white patches may last a few weeks even after you are finished with the antibiotics. Your glands may also be swollen and that can also last. If the pain returns or a fever develops or any difficulty swallowing, please see your doctor again.

Question 6

my
23 month old  daughter was prescribed an antibiotic last evening for strep and after i gave it to her she became super hyperactive?

Accepted Answer

Unusual: I haven't heard such a side effect with an antibiotic. There are flavor and color additives that may be responsible for the effect. It is not an allergic reaction but if it is troubling enough I would call your doc &amp; look for an alternative treatment that avoids such additives.

Question 7

possibly had untreated strep for 2 weeks, absolute lymph and neutrophils normal but slightly high nr and low lr. symptoms come and go. should i be worried about developing complications? 3 out of 4 drs say it's viral. is it too late for antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

: Get a strep test and if + ask for treatment if if no do not ask for antibiotic.

Question 8

how long does an injection of rocephin (antibiotic) last? 5 day course of omnicef and one injection of rocephin. is that enough to treat strep a?

Accepted Answer

Sounds ok: A Rocephin (cefriaxone) dose lasts one day (24 hours). Omnicef 300mg take every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days is one of the recommended dosing strategies for treatment of strep throat. Thus, getting 1 dose of Rocephin plus 5 days of twice-a-day Omnicef should be enough to treat strep throat. A patient can get rechecked if not sure if he got cured of his strep.

Question 9

strep throat untreated for 2 weeks antibiotic, does it take longer to work?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Unless a complication has occurred due to lack of tx.

Question 10

30 y/o son for 2 months keeps testing pos.for strep, line super light pink,been on 3 antibiotics,no symptoms, just a throat tickle remains,any advice?

Accepted Answer

May be a carrier: A subset of the population will carry strep in their throat  continuously , often without strep disease/symptoms but are treated as strep when they come in on a positive test but have a viral throat problem. They can also have recurrent strep if there is a carrier in their close circle. If he is being retested/treated when there is no symptoms I would stop.

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How long do strep symptoms last after antibiotics

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How long do your symptoms of strep throat last after starting antibiotics?

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I tested + for strep b via culture after giving it to a girlfriend, but have zero symptoms. as a carrier, should i still be treated with antibiotics?

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Just finished course of antibiotics for strep throat but my symptoms came back?

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For how long does strep throat last while taking antibiotics.?

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I was diagnosed with strep last week, i finished antibiotics but still have white residue in back of throat. if doesnt hurt but will those patches go away? its been over one week. maybe frequent salt water gargles?

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My 23 month old daughter was prescribed an antibiotic last evening for strep and after i gave it to her she became super hyperactive?

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Possibly had untreated strep for 2 weeks, absolute lymph and neutrophils normal but slightly high nr and low lr. symptoms come and go. should i be worried about developing complications? 3 out of 4 drs say it's viral. is it too late for antibiotic?

A member asked:

How long does an injection of rocephin (antibiotic) last? 5 day course of omnicef and one injection of rocephin. is that enough to treat strep a?

A member asked:

Strep throat untreated for 2 weeks antibiotic, does it take longer to work?

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30 y/o son for 2 months keeps testing pos.for strep, line super light pink,been on 3 antibiotics,no symptoms, just a throat tickle remains,any advice?

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