Question 1

is it normal to get strep throat at the same time every year?

Accepted Answer

Strep is seasonal: Streptococcal throat infections occur more commonly in colder months/seasons.  So naturally, one will catch them more frequently in those months.

Question 2

what might cause a child to get strep throat very often? my daughter has had it multiple times (up to 3-4x) per year for the past several years?

Accepted Answer

: She is likely to be a strep carrier.  Adequate treatment of carrier status requires injection of benzathine penicillin or combination of antibiotics.

Question 3

my daughter has had strep throat at least every other month this passed year. a relative of mine told me to ask to get her tested for pandas. should i?

Accepted Answer

PANDAS: Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Strep is a relatively rare condition. The presence of frequent strep infections alone is not PANDAS- as the name implies, neuropsychiatric behaviors are the hallmark with the proper history. There is no "test" the diagnosis is based on history and physical findings alone. Discuss with your pediatrician.

Question 4

is it possible for my 3 year old to have strep throat and the flu at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: His/her  dr. Can test for strep. We usually prefer to make a single diagnosis, but both could co-exist. Strep throat should be treated with an antibiotic. There is only symptomatic relief for the flu. Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is said to reduce flu symptoms for beween 1/2 - 1 day and probably not worth taking.

Question 5

why for the past few years do i get strep throat 3+ times a year when i don't have tonsils?  possible causes?

Accepted Answer

Strep or not strep?: Germs can infect the walls of your throat, even when you don't have tonsils. Cold viruses can cause a sore throat, so 3+ episodes of these a year are common. If you have true streptococcus bacterial infections (verified by testing) often, you or a member of your household may be a carrier. That is, your immune system lets strep bacteria live like squatters in your throat, instead of killing them.

Question 6

could it happen such that a child get both hand foot and mouth disease and strep throat at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hand, foot and mouth is caused by a virus (coxsackie) and strep pharyngitis is caused by group a streptococcus (bacteria).

Question 7

2 year old has strep throat .taking meds for 3 days..no fever but.now sleeps all the time...is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Strep throat: try to make sure that he doesn't have any fever, vomiting, no neck pain. If none of that, I think he should be ok

Question 8

i constantly get strep throat about 3 to four times a year.can removing my tonsils help prevent step throat? what are other things i can do to stop it

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: The removal of the palatine tonsils can reduce the "intensity" of illness when you get strep in the future, but it does not prevent you from getting it. After the tonsils are removed, there are still tissues and glands in the throat that can become infected, with the same risk of immune mediated complications.

Question 9

my 6 year old has been on cefdinir for four days for strep throat. her breath still smells badly and is still red with white pus spots. is this normal? we skipped amoxicillin because it didnt kill it last time she had strep?

Accepted Answer

: She needs to take cefdinir for 10 days to eradicate the strep germs.  The efficacy of Cefdinir is not any higher than amoxicillin in terms of eradication of streptococci from infected pharynx.

Question 10

is it possible to get strep throat and cold in the same time.

Accepted Answer

I am not entirely : Sure.  But having strep throat can give you the symptoms of a common cold as well.

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My daughter has had strep throat at least every other month this passed year. a relative of mine told me to ask to get her tested for pandas. should i?

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Is it possible for my 3 year old to have strep throat and the flu at the same time?

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Why for the past few years do i get strep throat 3+ times a year when i don't have tonsils? possible causes?

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Could it happen such that a child get both hand foot and mouth disease and strep throat at the same time?

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2 year old has strep throat .taking meds for 3 days..no fever but.now sleeps all the time...is this normal?

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I constantly get strep throat about 3 to four times a year.can removing my tonsils help prevent step throat? what are other things i can do to stop it

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My 6 year old has been on cefdinir for four days for strep throat. her breath still smells badly and is still red with white pus spots. is this normal? we skipped amoxicillin because it didnt kill it last time she had strep?

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Is it possible to get strep throat and cold in the same time.

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