Question 1

for how long will the strep virus last outside of the human body?

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Streptococcus: There are many forms of the streptococcus bacterium, which vary in the kind of infections they can cause.  A summary can be found at:
http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/streptococcus.

Question 2

for what length of time can the strep virus last outside of the human body?

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Frightening: German researchers found that most gram-positive bacteria including streptococcus pyogenes can survive for months on dry surfaces (fomites).

Question 3

my daughter has strep type c...how is this different from strep type a...how do you get it, is it worse than type a?

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See below: There are different types of strep, which are all transmitted in the same way. No type other than group a needs to be treated. It is not worse than  type a.

Question 4

i started taking penicillin a day and a half ago for strep class c. i still feel terrible if not worse. how long will it take to kick in?

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Call your doctor NOW: You really should start to feel better. Depending on the thpe of infection you have, it may have developed into something that requires further intervention such as intravenous antibiotics, or else a drainage procedure of abscess. Regardless, prompt attention is needed, to minimize complications.

Question 5

how to remove strep?

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Antibiotics: Antibiotic tx is essential if you have strep to prevent complications.  Complications can include infection of middle ear, sinuses, tonsils, skin & blood; scarlet fever, inflammation of the kidney (glomerulonephritis) & eventually rheumatic fever.

Question 6

what is latent strep?

Accepted Answer

Late onset Strep: In terms of INFANTS, late onset Group B Strep is an infection that infants develop from one week to 3 months after birth, presumably from being birthed from a Group B Strep untreated mother.  This infection causes serious blood and spinal fluid infections.   In older children and adults, you may be referring to being  Group A Strep carrier, in which chronic subclinical infection is present.

Question 7

how do u get strep b?

Accepted Answer

Endemic: Group b strep (gbs) is present in or on the body of almost everyone.  For pregnancy care we obtain a culture of the vagina, perineum, and anus at about 35 to 37 weeks to determine if gbs is present - which it is about 1/3 of the time.  The gbs is present in the bowel in most people and it can travel to the vaginal and even sometimes cause bladder infections when it gets into the bladder.

Question 8

can i smoke with strep?

Accepted Answer

Asking a doc?: You can smoke any time you want.  But it's a always a bad idea, whether you have strep or not.

Question 9

is there an otc strep test?

Accepted Answer

No: Would not make sense, since if (+) need rx antibiotic to address. Can be done at urgent care or most dr's offices. Best to get checked & tested.

Question 10

is strep worse as an adult?

Accepted Answer

Not Nessisarily: Strep throat can have a wide spectrum of severity in symptoms. Ibuprofen, salt water gargles and fluids help alleviate the pain.

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