Question 1

i have read that if you tough strep throat out your body could build up natural immunity. what are the pros and cons of not treating strep throat and likelihood of contracting other infections ? also how likely is it that you would build immunity?

Accepted Answer

Strep: If getting strep at your age, you must still have tonsils. If having 3-4 strep infections per year or if strep interfering with work or personal life, time to consider tonsillectomy. Immunity issue probably not applicable, unless you are immune deficient.

Question 2

is strep throat resistant to erythromycin in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

Resistance to drugs: Strep can be resistant to a great number of antibiotics that is the problem partially caused by the overuse of antibiotic for unnecessary treatments  strep use to be best treated with Ampicillin but has become in many cases resistant. Only if your child is allergic to penicillin would Erythromycin or cephalosporin  be used.  The first choice is Ampicillin and if that is not working a switchto amox.

Question 3

what is strep throat s history ?

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?: Unsure what you mean with your question.  If you mean it's prodrome (early presentation), the symptoms can widely vary and group a beta-hemolytic strep can masquerade as a lot of other illnesses.  However, sore throat, sometimes fevers, frontal headache, stomach ache, vomiting and nausea, sandpapery rash are all seen.

Question 4

how do you get strep throat?

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From someone else: Strep throat is a bacterial infection that people usually get from being exposed to another infected individual.

Question 5

how does strep throat spread?

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Thru the Air: Strep is a contagious disease and spreads thru close respiratory contacts.Avoidance and good handwashing may help minimize the spread.

Question 6

how do you avoid strep throat?

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Wash hands: You can't always prevent throat infections. Avoid contact with a known carrier or someone who is infected and wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands.

Question 7

how can i cure a strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Streph Throat: Please see your physician for a streph throat test - if positive you will be treated with antibiotics. Rest, hydrate well with water & stay far, far away from cigarette smoke. You can keep mucosa  moist with a humidifier. Add honey & a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea. Slippery elm bark lozenges are another option. Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water – gargle severa >>.

Question 8

how do you catch strep throat ?

Accepted Answer

Secretions: You catch it by coming in contact with someone's saliva and then touching your mouth.

Question 9

what do i take for strep throat?

Accepted Answer

If verified- treat: The majority of sore throats are viruses, but if you have verified strep you should have it treated with an antibiotic. Symptoms may improve in a day or two without treatment, but complications would still be possible without proper treatment.

Question 10

how do you treat a strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: Strep throat usually response to appropriate antibiotic.

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