Question 1

what can i do for strep throat infection and rash all over?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: 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 water – gargle several times a day. Or gargle with aloe vera juice twice a day.

Question 2

what should i do for strep throat and tonsillitis?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics needed: For significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes –  see physician & get a streph throat test. If you have streph throat, antibiotic therapy is imperative to prevent future compications. Consider tylenol (acetaminophen) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water – gargle several times a day. Or gargle with aloe vera juice twice a day.

Question 3

what tests do they do for strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Cultures: Usually if you have a sore throat, you should have the tonsils swabbed for strep infection. However you may ( and should) also get tested for mono as well as some blood tests depending on the severity of your illness.

Question 4

what do you do for strep throat and you can't swallow?

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Antibiotics: If you truly have strep throat and not a viral infection then the treatment is the appropriate antibiotic. See your physician.

Question 5

what is strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Specific infection: A strep throat is a bacterial infection of the throat (pharynx), tonsils or both caused by the bacteria group a streptococcus.  Unfortunately common usage has deteriorated to mean sore throat in general.  This is inaccurate.  Many more viruses cause sore throats than streptococcal bacteria. Fever & sore throat for more than 2 days without cold symptoms suggests possible strep. A culture is best dx.

Question 6

how bad is strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Streptococcus pyogenes, the bacteria behind strep throat is naturally colonized in some folks. When it is actually infecting you, that is, provoking an immune response in you, it can produce significant problems if left unchecked including rheumatic fever and subsequent heart valve disease later.

Question 7

is strep throat seasonal?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Majority of "strep throat" occurs in winter and spring.

Question 8

can i die from strep throat?

Accepted Answer

No: Your doctor must diagnose strep throat.  If your doctor did in fact diagnose strep, it is easily treated.  You won't die!

Question 9

how do you get strep throat?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

what exactly is strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Steptococcus pyogene: It is a throat infection due to streptococcus pyogenes (a bacteria), also known as group a beta-strep.  This is the same organism known as the "flesh-eating" bacteria.  The major risk here is acute rheumatic fever if the strep throat is not treated properly.  This occurs after recovery from the throat infection.

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