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Can you get strep throat from impetigo

Strep bacteria when enters the skin results in impetigo. If it is present in throat, it is strep throat. So simultaneous occurrence of both is not impossible

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Posted by roman - March 24, 2010 at 11:00 am

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Can you get strep throat if tonsils are out

Strep throat can occur even in those who don’t have tonsils. The infection can occur in throat and pharynx. It is not surely confined to only the tonsils

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Posted by roman - March 24, 2010 at 10:59 am

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Can you get over strep throat without antibiotics?

You can get over it in a week without medication. But generally, this is not at all recommended. You tend to shed the infection for week if you don’t take proper antibiotics

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Posted by roman - March 24, 2010 at 10:57 am

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How is strep throat treated if one is allergic to penicillin’

For such cases, erythromycin Is usually given. Clindamycin is another alternative. Cephalexin is also given

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Posted by roman - March 24, 2010 at 10:56 am

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Can you get strep throat if you dont have your tonsils

Even if you have had your tonsils out, you can get the strep infection. This can affect the throat. Pharynx might also get infected.

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Posted by roman - March 24, 2010 at 10:55 am

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Can i get strep throat 2 time

You can get the infection multiple times. This depends on the level of your immunity. Being in touch with infected individuals make you more prone to the infection

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Posted by roman - March 24, 2010 at 10:52 am

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Can i use ciprofloxacin for strep throat

Cipro is a medicine that is prescribed for upper respiratory tract infection. Mainly used to battle against bacteria, this is used for other ailments only. It is not a generic medication for strep however

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Posted by roman - March 24, 2010 at 10:51 am

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Can you get strep throat with no tonsils?

Even if there are no tonsils, you can still have the infection. The strep bacteria can still infect the throat and pharynx. The step pathogen is not confined to the tonsils alone

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Posted by roman - March 24, 2010 at 10:50 am

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How long before amoxicillan starts working on strep throat

Generally antibiotics take a day or two. After the intake, you should feel better in 2 days. This is because the intensity of contagiousness gets reduced

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Posted by roman - March 24, 2010 at 10:49 am

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How long has it been when strep throat first accused and where it has had more effect on people

Anton Van Leuwenhawk first found the strep bacteria. Friedrich Reinhardt Strep then found the cause of this infection. This affects those within the age 5-15.

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Posted by roman - March 24, 2010 at 10:48 am

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