Question 1

are there stages to a strep infection?

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Not really: There are not specific stages to a strep infection.  Common symptoms of strep throat include throat pain, fever, body aches, headache, pain with swallowing, and swollen glands.  If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should go to your pcp for a rapid strep test.  There are also many viral infections that can cause similar symptoms, but strep throat should be ruled out by a provider.

Question 2

what can trigger an infection in a strep a carrier?

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Low immune status: Any thing that stresses your immune status: lack of sleep, another infection or disease state, alcohol or drugs, stress, etc.

Question 3

are strep b infections and bladder infections connected?

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Not commonly.: Your overall resistance to other binfections e.g. Bladder infections can be reduced if you have a strp infection elsewhere. Strp bladder infections are very uncommon unless you self catheterize intermittently or have an indwelling catheter.

Question 4

help! could strep infection cause sciatica?

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Generally no: Usually sciatica occurs from a structural pinch. In the unlikely event that pus has passed from throat to blood to epidural space, sciatica could occur.

Question 5

can strep infection settle in your lower back?

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Sort of: Strep infection can lead to kidney disease and may be associated with lower back pain.

Question 6

what do you recommend for part of the flu and strep infection?

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See below: Since the flu is a virus the only thing that works is time a symptomatic relief of fever and body aches with tylenol, (acetaminophen) rest and hydration. Strep is a bacteria and often needs antibiotics to get rid of it.

Question 7

can sucking on a woman's toes possibly give me a strep infection?

Accepted Answer

Depends on situation: If there are group a strep germs at that or any location that you have direct contact with you can get an infection from it. If the skin of the feat is healthy, it would be an unusual location for that germ to hang out. It much prefers moist locations of the nose, mouth, throat and anus.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

how likely is if for a 59 year old to recover from a group b strep infection?

Accepted Answer

Very likely: Very likely unless there are underlying problems.  Let yourt doctor know about these.

Question 10

what increases my baby's risk of having a late onset group b strep infection?

Accepted Answer

Usually unknown: Any new born baby staying for a prolonged period in a neonatal intensive care unit is at higher risk.  Other than that, most of late-onset group b strep infections are community acquired.

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