Question 1

i have a very sore throat. it's making me  constantly swallow and is painful. i had my tonsils removed. could i have strep throat? no fever.

Accepted Answer

Sore Throat: Greetings. The sore throat could still be related to a pharyngitis or inflammation of your throat. The most likely cause is viral. See your doctor if OTC Tylenol/Motrin don't resolve you symptoms after 5 days.

Question 2

can a child have a strep rash even if she doesn't have a strep throat, no fever, no strawberry tongue but she has swollen eyes and face?

Accepted Answer

No, but: You cannot have scarletina (strep rash) without having a strep infection somewhere. It could be throat, ear, skin, joint, blood...- does not have to be strep throat. Many rashes mimic strep rash, though, so need to make sure provider is 100% confident it is a strep rash and not some other dermatitis or viral exanthema causing or closely mimicking the strep rash.

Question 3

is it possible too have strep throat with no fever and only moderate sore throat that's really red? no other symptoms just sore throat last 2 days

Accepted Answer

Difficult issue: On one hand 5-30% of the population can carry the strep germ in their throat at any point without getting ill, and most sore throats are viral or based on irritant exposure. If those patients are seen and a test is done, strep will be found. A better way to prove it made them sick would be serum testing then and in two weeks that shows a body response, not practical. Without fever i would doubt it.

Question 4

7 yr old just finished augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) for 10 days for strep throat feels fine no fever but has small yellow patch on tonsil is that normal or still strep?

Accepted Answer

The only way ...: ....To tell for sure is a strep test.  Return to your doctor to find out for sure.

Question 5

on day 9 of antibiotics for strep throat.no more fever or sore throat, but still see white pus and swelling on tonsils. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Not particularly: The white debris is likely just dead tissue that will shed over time. You are not considered contagious after you have been on a penicillin based antibiotic for at least 24 hrs. If one tonsil seems excessively swollen compared to the other contact your doc. Occasionally people will get an abscess in the tonsil that needs to be drained.

Question 6

how long should a fever with strep throat last?

Accepted Answer

Once antibiotics are: Started, most people have significant improvmement 24 to 48 hours out.

Question 7

how long does a fever  last with strep throat.?

Accepted Answer

Response within 48H: I usually see the fever begin to drop within 36-48 hrs depending on the type of abx i use(based on allergy profile). Persistence of fever generally means there is a co-existing viral process or something like mononucleosis that can occur together.

Question 8

how long should a fever associated with strep throat last?

Accepted Answer

1-3 days: On average.

Question 9

if you don't have a fever does that mean it's not strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Although fever is common with strep throat, it is not proof that you don't have it. If the sore throat is fairly painful, and especially if you don't feel well otherwise--headache, aches and pains etc.--it is still possible. Strep doesn't usually come with a lot of cold symptoms like runny nose and congested cough. Only way to be sure is to get checked, possibly with a test for strep.

Question 10

strep throat - still have fevers after 52 hours. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Depends..: Fevers can take around 4 days to stop after taking abx. As long as your pain isn't a lot worse and you can take fluids well, just cont your abx. If you are not better in another 2-3 days, call your doc.

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I have a very sore throat. it's making me constantly swallow and is painful. i had my tonsils removed. could i have strep throat? no fever.

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Can a child have a strep rash even if she doesn't have a strep throat, no fever, no strawberry tongue but she has swollen eyes and face?

A member asked:

Is it possible too have strep throat with no fever and only moderate sore throat that's really red? no other symptoms just sore throat last 2 days

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7 yr old just finished augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) for 10 days for strep throat feels fine no fever but has small yellow patch on tonsil is that normal or still strep?

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On day 9 of antibiotics for strep throat.no more fever or sore throat, but still see white pus and swelling on tonsils. should i be concerned?

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How long should a fever with strep throat last?

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How long does a fever last with strep throat.?

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How long should a fever associated with strep throat last?

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If you don't have a fever does that mean it's not strep throat?

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Strep throat - still have fevers after 52 hours. what can i do?

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