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Can you get strep throat if your tonsils are gone

If your tonsils are gone, you can still be infected by strep. The probability might be a little less. Your pharynx and throat are likely to get infected in such scenarios

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Posted by roman - March 24, 2010 at 10:35 am

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Is it strep throat or the flu??

Finding the difference between the two would really be tough. But cold and congested nose are not at all related to strep. Rapid strep test or throat culture can help you in the detection of strep infection however

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Posted by roman - March 24, 2010 at 10:34 am

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How to get rid of strep throat

Getting rid is as such tough. But, taking antibiotics can reduce the signs and can prevent further transmission. Sleep well and gargle salt water 2-3 times a day. That can help

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Posted by roman - March 24, 2010 at 10:33 am

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How to get rid of sweating with strep throat

Sweating can happen since the thermostat of your body drops with the intake of antibiotics. As an immunity reaction from your body, you might sweat. Rather than taking medications for that, you can feel this and tolerate the same since that is likely to go away in a day or 2

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Posted by roman - March 24, 2010 at 10:32 am

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

Anton Van Leeuwenhoek identified the streptococci bacteria in the 18th century. However, the cause of the strep throat was discovered later by Friedrich Reinhardt Strep. It affects people between 5-15 years of age. Others are less prone to this infection

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Posted by roman - March 24, 2010 at 10:31 am

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Diagnosis of strep throat is confirmed by hemolytic reaction

Hemolytic reactions can confirm the incidence of strep infection. The usual tests are throat culture and rapid strep test. ASO and Bacitracin inhibition are also used rarely

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Posted by roman - March 24, 2010 at 10:30 am

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For how long is strep throat contagious

Strep throat is contagious for weeks if you don’t take antibiotics. But if you take medications, you can still shed for another day after taking it. After this period, you would not shed the infection further

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Posted by roman - March 24, 2010 at 10:29 am

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How long can strep throat go untreated?

Even if untreated, the infection is off in a week. But this is highly not recommended. This can make you shed the infection to others for weeks even after you get rid of the problem

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Posted by roman - March 24, 2010 at 10:28 am

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How long before amoxicillin starts working on strep throat

After getting the shot, it might take a day or two at the most. But, ensure that you don’t have the fever for a day before you resume work or school. IF you opt for antibiotics intake, lease ensure that you finish the full course of tablets

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Posted by roman - March 24, 2010 at 10:26 am

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Can you get strep throat after tonsilectomy?

After tonsillectomy, you can very well get strep bacterial infection. In such cases, it affects the pharynx and throat. Strep does not confine itself to only the tonsils in humans

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Posted by roman - March 24, 2010 at 10:25 am

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