Q: Will strep test show positive at first sign of sore throat? symptoms started less than 24 hrs ago, got tested, nurse said test negative. i often get strep.

Can be falsely negative 30% of the time, meaning you have the disease but the rapid test failed to pick it up. That is why many docs will send a culture. But even so, if you know you were exposed to another person who tested positive for strep pharyngitis, the guidelines say to treat regardless of what the rapid test shows. In that case many elect not to send a culture because it doesn't affect Tx

Q: Help! there's white substance on back of tongue and i'm having sore throat symptoms?

Viral infection, strep throat, yeast etc. Med eval would help to differentiate. For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see physician ; get a strep throat test/ culture. If you have strep throat, antibiotic therapy is imperative to prevent future complications. Consider tylenol (acetaminophen) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm >.

Question 1

Hello doctors is sore throat symptoms could get worse with ms i have a sore throat with occasional fevers every 3-6 hours , sever fatigue, and very painful legs and toes thogh i was tested for covid-19 twice with negative results thank you?

Accepted Answer

Viral infection could cause relapse but bacterial infection will rarely cause relapse.  Notify neurologist and make sure you are taking a potent DMT

Question 2

What are the strep vs other sore throat symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Strep throat usually occurs rapidly with severe achiness, swollen tonsils, puss on the tonsils, swollen lymph nodes in the neck and fevers < 101. There is usually no runny nose, congestion, cough, nausea or vomiting. Sometimes the patient's throat is so sore they can almost not swallow. A regular sore throat is milder with runny nose, cough, lower fever and less achiness. A strep test/culture is +.

Question 3

Will strep test show positive at first sign of sore throat? symptoms started less than 24 hrs ago, got tested, nurse said test negative. i often get strep.

Accepted Answer

Can be falsely negative 30% of the time, meaning you have the disease but the rapid test failed to pick it up. That is why many docs will send a culture. But even so, if you know you were exposed to another person who tested positive for strep pharyngitis, the guidelines say to treat regardless of what the rapid test shows. In that case many elect not to send a culture because it doesn't affect Tx

Question 4

Help! there's white substance on back of tongue and i'm having sore throat symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Viral infection, strep throat, yeast etc. Med eval would help to differentiate. For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes –  see physician ; get a strep throat test/ culture. If you have strep throat, antibiotic therapy is imperative to prevent future complications. Consider tylenol (acetaminophen) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm >.

Question 5

Tested positive with strep throat for 3 time in last two months.i have sore throat symptoms but nothing else.am i a carrier? am i contagious everyday?

Accepted Answer

You should be treated with antibiotic for 10 -14 days and after treatment have culture from throat to be sure is negative but if positive it is resistant to antibiotic that you use so antibiotic should be Chang and to be treated and have culture after treatment again.

Question 6

Help me understand pls; why commonly do i suffer from coughing, mucus and blocked nose after having a day or two of sore throat symptoms, not during?

Accepted Answer

What you described suggests viral infection and virus may affect different tissues at different times in the course of an infection. For example measles causes sore throat before there is skin rash.
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Question 7

Can you have strep throat symptoms for just one day, i awoke yesterday with fever_ sore throat, no cough or runny nose but woke up today and was fine?

Accepted Answer

Most likely you had a viral sore throat, which is the most common cause of a  sore throat .  Recommendation would be to check for strep if you  have had a sore throat for 3-4 days that is not getting any better.  Glad you are feeling better.

Question 8

I've been having a persistent cough, i don't have a sore throat but i'm worried, especially with the covid-19 outbreak as this is one of the symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Daily changes in news on Covid-19 means we can only offer best guess today.  Fever and cough still are common symptoms, but some people have no symptoms at all. You don’t mention fever, so chances are your problem is not the pandemic disease. Regardless, other symptoms of chills, muscle aches have also been reported, adding to its confusion with regular flu and or colds, even allergies.

Question 9

Can i take montelukast with desloratadine together? suffer from persistent rhinitis symptoms. levocetirizine and montelukast works ok, but sore throat

Accepted Answer

But I would doubt that the results would be that much different.  Have you tried a nasal steroid?  If nasal steroid also failed, consult an allergist.

Question 10

I've had a persistent headache for a week which started with a sore throat when swallowing and tender submandibular glands.
should i get a covid test even though i have no other symptoms?
i am an athlete with no comorbidities. thanks. (cape town?

Accepted Answer

These symptoms are nonspecific and can be from other more common viruses as well as from covid. Ask your physician for instructions re covid testing.In the meantime self isolate, drink plenty of water. Taking zinc& vitamins C&D may offer some protection.

Persistent sore throat with no other symptoms

Hello doctors is sore throat symptoms could get worse with ms i have a sore throat with occasional fevers every 3-6 hours , sever fatigue, and very painful legs and toes thogh i was tested for covid-19 twice with negative results thank you?

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What are the strep vs other sore throat symptoms?

Will strep test show positive at first sign of sore throat? symptoms started less than 24 hrs ago, got tested, nurse said test negative. i often get strep.

Help! there's white substance on back of tongue and i'm having sore throat symptoms?

Tested positive with strep throat for 3 time in last two months.i have sore throat symptoms but nothing else.am i a carrier? am i contagious everyday?

Help me understand pls; why commonly do i suffer from coughing, mucus and blocked nose after having a day or two of sore throat symptoms, not during?

Can you have strep throat symptoms for just one day, i awoke yesterday with fever_ sore throat, no cough or runny nose but woke up today and was fine?

I've been having a persistent cough, i don't have a sore throat but i'm worried, especially with the covid-19 outbreak as this is one of the symptoms.

Can i take montelukast with desloratadine together? suffer from persistent rhinitis symptoms. levocetirizine and montelukast works ok, but sore throat

I've had a persistent headache for a week which started with a sore throat when swallowing and tender submandibular glands. should i get a covid test even though i have no other symptoms? i am an athlete with no comorbidities. thanks. (cape town?

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