Question 1

could i end up getting infected with strep thoat if i hang out with people who do?

Accepted Answer

Yes if you hang out: Closely with people who have active strep throat who have not been on antibiotics for at least 24 hours  you may end up with strep throat too.

Question 2

if you have strep is your throat hurting constantly

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Yes.: Usually for several days.

Question 3

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 4

what exactly is strep throat?

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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.

Question 5

how was strep throat discovered?

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Microbiology: Anton van Leeuwenhoek, a scientist and microbiologist from Holland, discovered strep throat.  He conducted various experiments and came up with different methods for using microscopes.  He is famous for many biological discoveries and is often considered as the “Father of Microbiology” for his contributions.

Question 6

what are the causes of strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Streptococcus Pyogen: Strep throat is caused by group a streptococcus (or streptococcus pyogenes) which is a very infectious bacteria.

Question 7

what are the vectors in strep throat?

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People usually: The vast majority of strep throat cases are spread in people to people contacts thru respiratory droplets. Animals hve been implicated rarely as have surfaces such as toys etc.

Question 8

what happens if strep throat isn't treated?

Accepted Answer

Untreated strep: Untreated strep throat poses several complications. Locally - peritonsillar abscess, ear infection, sinusitis, brain abscess and meningiits. Strep bacteria can gain access into the blood stream and cause infection of internal lining of the heart, bone,  and other organs. Autoimmune inflammation can cause rheumatic fever, glomerulonephritis (kidneys, ) etc.

Question 9

what are the first signs of developing strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Strep Throat Symptom: Strep throat presents as severe sore throat, sudden fever, often with headache and swollen lymph nodes in the upper neck. If you suspect, go see your primary healthcare provider.

Question 10

diffrence in look and feel of strep or throat herpies?

Accepted Answer

Herpes not in throat: Herpes almost never affects  the throat.  Almost always on the outer or inside of the lips or inside of the cheeks.  If its your throat, it ain't herpes.  It also looks like many small canker sores, or one large cold sore, not a redness in the throat, or swollen tonsils.

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