Question 1

i tested positive for strep on feb 6th. i still have a pain in my throat. can strep last longer than a week?

sore throat/strep throat for over a week

Accepted Answer

Doctor can recheck: Throat pain can be from strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies, irritants, or acid reflux. Usually, a person sees a doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly. If treatment for strep throat is not resolving the issue, one's doctor can recheck the problem.

Question 2

how long should a fever associated with strep throat last?

Accepted Answer

1-3 days: On average.

Question 3

how long does bad breath associated with strep throat last?

Accepted Answer

Once strep clears: The mechanism of strep-related bad breath is simple. Tonsils infected with the contagion begin to emit low levels of pus, or dead white blood cells. The decaying cells give off a protein-like odor similar to that exuding from tonsil stones, though generally not as strong.

Furthermore, many cases of strep throat involve post-nasal drip and running nose, , both of which can contribute to bad breath.

Question 4

how much time does strep throat last?

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Duration: If diagnosed with culture and treated with antibiotics symptoms should improve over 5-10 days.

Question 5

how long would strep throat usually last?

Accepted Answer

Strep Throat: The incubation period for strep throat is usually about 3 days but is variable (2 to 5 days). You are contagious for at least 24 hours after starting antibiotics for strep throat. You will be contagious until you have been on antibiotics for at least 24 hours and for up to 3 weeks if you are not treated with antibiotics.

Question 6

how long would mono/strep throat last?

Accepted Answer

Strep throat 1 week: Mono can last 1-2 months, but the worst of it about 3 weeks.

Question 7

how long does strep throat symptoms last for adults?

Accepted Answer

Few days to a week: Usually after 1 week most if the symptoms should clear.

Question 8

how long does the painful throat last in strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Few days: If  you are taking antibiotics it should be much better in 48 to 72 hours. If you are not much better in 5 days return to your doc.

Question 9

strep throat, when will i no longer be contagious if it's been a week now?

Accepted Answer

STREP TONSILLITIS: Strep throat responds easily to antibiotics like penvk and can render you less contagious on the 2nd day but you have to finish it until 10 days for complete cure.

Question 10

i have strep throat and i started developing this last thursday and i've been getting worse what's the worst that can happen?

Accepted Answer

SEE YOUR MD: You need to see an md  now and get diagnosed to be sure it is strep and if so it needs to be treated. The toxin the strep produces can damage kidneys and cause a variety of other problems.

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