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What is Strep Throat Strep throat is a serious infection of the throat and tonsils.

What causes Strep Throat: Strep throat is caused by the streptococcus bacterium and is transmitted by close contact with someone who has the disease. Usually, the infected person coughs or sneezes, the spread of the disease. Untreated patients are infectious for 2-4 weeks after initial infection.

Strep Throat Symptoms: The most common symptoms of Strep throat is very red, sore throat. Often there are white patches on the tonsils, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, fever and headache, upset stomach and vomiting. Often the sore throat comes on rapidly, and sometimes fever may be higher than 102 degrees.

Strep Throat Treatment: The best treatment for strep throat is usually antibiotics. Antibiotics will quickly reduce symptoms and reduce the risk of complications. Penicillin is usually given as the antibiotic of choice, but like many people are allergic to penicillin, your doctor may prescribe Erythromycin May in his place. Other antibiotics that are effective include amoxicillin, and cephalosporins. Although symptoms of strep throat disappear in May in 4 days, even without treatment, is very important to be treated by a physician, and complete the full course of antibiotics to prevent serious complications such as problems heart or kidney. Amoxicillin should be avoided as a treatment for sore throat if bacterial (swab) confirmation has not been obtained as it causes a characteristic rash If the condition of being a real monkey instead of streptococcus. In most cases, a standard dose of penicillin, taken for 10 days cure your sore throat without any trouble. The sore throat should come within 24 to 48 hours after starting antibiotics. Doctors recommend sprays and lozenges to help relieve throat pain until the antibiotics start helping.

Preventing Strep Throat: Strep Throat is very contagious, so the best line of prevention is to stay away from those who possess it. Wash all utensils to eat and drink in hot water and soap. If the care of an infected person, the caregiver should wash hands often after contact. Another way to help prevent strep throat is to try to reduce stress, take plenty of rest and other things that help organizations maintain strong defense.

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