Question 1

how long should a fever associated with strep throat last?

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1-3 days: On average.

Question 2

how long should a fever with strep throat last?

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Once antibiotics are: Started, most people have significant improvmement 24 to 48 hours out.

Question 3

how long does a fever  last with strep throat.?

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Response within 48H: I usually see the fever begin to drop within 36-48 hrs depending on the type of abx i use(based on allergy profile). Persistence of fever generally means there is a co-existing viral process or something like mononucleosis that can occur together.

Question 4

my daughter has been on amoxicillin for a little over 60 hours for strep throat. last night before bed she had a fever of 103. she was about 48 hrs after amoxicillin at that point. should she still be having a fever after 5 doses?

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: Any improvement otherwise? What is the state of hydration, use of Tylenol? Appears as though a recheck is indicated.

Question 5

is it possible too have strep throat with no fever and only moderate sore throat that's really red? no other symptoms just sore throat last 2 days

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Difficult issue: On one hand 5-30% of the population can carry the strep germ in their throat at any point without getting ill, and most sore throats are viral or based on irritant exposure. If those patients are seen and a test is done, strep will be found. A better way to prove it made them sick would be serum testing then and in two weeks that shows a body response, not practical. Without fever i would doubt it.

Question 6

i have strep throat -like symptoms. last month i had a huge white bump in my throat with sore throat and no fever. my doctor didn't strep test me but sent me home with penicillin vk. two weeks ago it came back, so i went to urgent care and had a positive

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Recurrent strep: infection occurs about 10% of the time, in spite of taking  the antibiotic, and more often if one stops the medication after feeling better instead of completing the course.  In the lab, strep is very sensitive to penicillin, but not all people absorb it well or may have other bacteria in their throat that make it less effective.  Get another culture and other med. Possible other germ like mono.

Question 7

if you don't have a fever does that mean it's not strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Although fever is common with strep throat, it is not proof that you don't have it. If the sore throat is fairly painful, and especially if you don't feel well otherwise--headache, aches and pains etc.--it is still possible. Strep doesn't usually come with a lot of cold symptoms like runny nose and congested cough. Only way to be sure is to get checked, possibly with a test for strep.

Question 8

should i go to the er if i keep getting constant fevers while i have strep throat ?

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ER: Yes, going to the ER is the best option. There are many things to have in consideration like other symptoms and if you have taken any medication, but the best thing to do is to go to a hospital.

Question 9

what besides strep throat causes scarlet fever?

Accepted Answer

Definition is strep: There are some other bacteria that can produce chemical factors that can produce a red rash similar to strep a. Some staph species  (as seen with toxic shock) and probably others. By convention "scarlet fever " is used with strep a & only some strep a strains have the additional dna plasmid to make the rash come out. A donkey looks like a horse but it's not.

Question 10

what to tell if it's strep throat or glandular fever?

Accepted Answer

Cultures needed: Strep and glandular fever are caused by two different organisms. Thost or bood culture would be able to separate the two.

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My daughter has been on amoxicillin for a little over 60 hours for strep throat. last night before bed she had a fever of 103. she was about 48 hrs after amoxicillin at that point. should she still be having a fever after 5 doses?

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Is it possible too have strep throat with no fever and only moderate sore throat that's really red? no other symptoms just sore throat last 2 days

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I have strep throat -like symptoms. last month i had a huge white bump in my throat with sore throat and no fever. my doctor didn't strep test me but sent me home with penicillin vk. two weeks ago it came back, so i went to urgent care and had a positive

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If you don't have a fever does that mean it's not strep throat?

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Should i go to the er if i keep getting constant fevers while i have strep throat ?

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What besides strep throat causes scarlet fever?

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