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   How does strep throat spread?

   • Strep throat spreads in many different ways. It can travel through respiratory droplets and live on surfaces, but it can also cause infected sores on your skin. The fluid from those sores is also contagious, which makes it possible to spread the bacteria through physical contact.

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   Is strep throat a bacterial infection?

   • Unlike colds and flus, strep throat is a bacterial infection. Dr. Goldman says it’s important to see a healthcare provider if you think you have strep throat because leaving it untreated occasionally causes severe complications like scarlet fever, rheumatic fever or even heart damage.

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   What causes strep throat & pharyngitis?

   • Usually caused by group A-streptococcal bacteria, strep throat is a bacterial infection accompanied by fever. It may also lead to the inflammation of the pharynx or pharyngitis. Streptococcus spp. are responsible in about 15-30% of cases of pharyngitis in children.

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   5 days ago · Strep throat spreads in many different ways. It can travel through respiratory droplets and live on surfaces, but it can also cause infected sores on your skin.

3. www.gsdinternational.com › news › what-is-strepWhat is strep throat and how is it transmitted? - GSD - a ...

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   4 days ago · Streptococcal pharyngitis. "The main disease caused by strep is pharyngitis, an inflammation of the throat. Some features help to make a diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis, such as: very high fever; chills; severe sore throat with a very violent onset. Pharyngitis is relevant at all ages, typically in children and adolescents, but it can ...

4. emedicine.medscape.com › article › 302460-workupUpper Respiratory Tract Infection Workup - Medscape

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   5 days ago · Culturing of throat swabs, nasal swabs or washes, or nasal aspirates remains the standard for confirming bacterial URI pathogens. Samples should be taken from the posterior pharynx or tonsils,...

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   5 days ago · Augmentin is not FDA-approved for treating strep throat, which is also known as streptococcus pharyngitis. In addition, 2012 guidelines from IDSA do not recommend Augmentin for treating...

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   2 days ago · Gargle with saltwater: Gargling with warm saltwater can help reduce inflammation, soothe the throat, and relieve neck pain associated with strep throat. Mix half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water and gargle for 30 seconds, then spit it out. Repeat several times a day as needed.

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   3 days ago · Strep throat contagious period starts from 2-5 days before symptoms appear and can last for 2-3 weeks. But it'll be much shorter with antibiotics. Learn some prevention tips!

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   He's been struggling with a sore throat fof five days now. We went to urgent care on day three and he tested negative for strep. I asked the doctor if he was sure. Because his tonsils looked swollen. He said he was sure. He has no fever.. no diarrhea. But he looks pale, exhausted constantly and as of today white spots on his tonsils just like ...