Question 1

what is non group a strep? is it contagious?

Accepted Answer

Different strain: Strep has many different strains.  Different strains cause different types of infections.  In the throat, we usually just test for group a, since that is the strain that can lead to rheumatic heart disease.  Other strains are usually left for the body to take care of without antibiotics.

Question 2

would you treat non group a positive strep with antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

No: The pathogenic bacteria is group A beta hemolytic strep.  The problem is the quick strep tests will ID all streps and so you may not know which one you are treating.  It sounds like you probably have a viral infection and as you know viral infections do not respond to antibiotics.

Question 3

23/female non-smoker. never have had issues with lungs before. past two days have had odd grey looking fibers or something in my phlegm. phlegm is clear. - previously was on amoxicillin for group a strep however finished those about a week ago. ?

Accepted Answer

Get a recheck: x-ray, pulmonary function studies and have sputum send to the lab for culture.

Question 4

what are the immune response of the body to group a strep?

Accepted Answer

See below: The 2 main non-infectious sequella of a gp.A strep. Infection are rheumatic fever and post streptococcal glomerulonephritis.

Question 5

does cipro (ciprofloxacin) cover group a strep?

Accepted Answer

NO: Cipro (ciprofloxacin) has poor activity against group a streptococcus.  Penicillins, cephalosporins and Clindamycin are much better choices.

Question 6

i've read that carriers of group a strep bacteria can have no symptoms but can still unwittingly spread it. others say this is not true. which is it?

Accepted Answer

It's true.: This is a truth well known in the medical community.

Question 7

had a throat infection. 4 months later still hav large tonsils no pain. swabbed it myself as dr dismissed me! found group a strep. is treatment needed?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Group A strep is a common bacteria in your system and can grow on culture but usually does not cause infections unless immune system is very low  Tonsils because of infections can stay big for a long time but can be free of infection  If you have a hard time swallowing or other problems with your throat go to an ENT provider for an evaluation  I would not treat a group A strep unless additional sy

Question 8

revised- i developed  a large neck swelling, with severe pain and sore throat at home after i had already taken a 10 day course of 300mg clindamycin  and condition worsened. went to er and was diagnosed with group a strep, ct scan revealed soft tissue swe

Accepted Answer

And...?: After the CT scan I would have expected that you might be admitted for IV antibiotic therapy or, at the very least been started with an IM injection.  You do not say what happened but if you were not treated  with non oral antibiotics you may need to contact your physician for referral to an ENT specialist.  You may have an abscess or at a minimum a deep cellulitis.  This is an urgent matter.

Question 9

possible reasons for bleeding after strep group b test?

Accepted Answer

Irritated throat: With strep throat, the "skin" (mucous membrane) is very inflamed and tender (friable).  The swab can easily scratch this lining and you can have a bit of bleeding. You should not have much and it should stop quickly. If the swab was much rougher than you have experienced before, then the person who swabbed your throat needs to be re-trained and tell your doc, or the lab director

Question 10

is it normal  to do the group strep b with one swab for both ends? inserted swab into front area and then swiped back area with the same swab.

Accepted Answer

Yes. We use the same: Swab for front & back of throat and both tonsils on each side. The idea is to swab as big an area as we can to obtain the specimen or microorganism.

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What is non group a strep? is it contagious?

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23/female non-smoker. never have had issues with lungs before. past two days have had odd grey looking fibers or something in my phlegm. phlegm is clear. - previously was on amoxicillin for group a strep however finished those about a week ago. ?

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What are the immune response of the body to group a strep?

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Does cipro (ciprofloxacin) cover group a strep?

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I've read that carriers of group a strep bacteria can have no symptoms but can still unwittingly spread it. others say this is not true. which is it?

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Had a throat infection. 4 months later still hav large tonsils no pain. swabbed it myself as dr dismissed me! found group a strep. is treatment needed?

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Revised- i developed a large neck swelling, with severe pain and sore throat at home after i had already taken a 10 day course of 300mg clindamycin and condition worsened. went to er and was diagnosed with group a strep, ct scan revealed soft tissue swe

A member asked:

Possible reasons for bleeding after strep group b test?

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Is it normal to do the group strep b with one swab for both ends? inserted swab into front area and then swiped back area with the same swab.

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