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What dosage of 150mg clindamycin for strep throut?
Clindamycin is the the drug of choice for Strep throat. Penicillin and similar class are the drugs of choice.
Can amox-clav be used for strep throat infection?
You shouldn't take antibiotics unless they are prescribed by a doctor. Indiscriminate use of antibiotics is a world wide problem and it contributes to bacteria becoming immune to antibiotics. See your doctor
What could this be Sore throat and red blotchy rash all over body?
It could possibly be scarlet fever which is a rash from untreated strep throat. You must have antibiotics to cure it. Good luck.
Does cipro treat strep throat?
Ciprofloxacin is not a good drug for strep throat. That is too heavy antibacterial to treat the simple infection. You can take tablet penicillin V 250 mg three times a day for ten days. You must complete the course carefully. Otherwise the serious rheumatic fever can make the life of your family miserable.
What are the signs of strep throat?
The most consistent and prominent symptoms are a sore throat and pain with swallowing. Classically the throat is solidly red and swollen with white patches (called exudates) although this can vary. The palate (roof of the mouth) may have small red dots (petechiae). Swollen lymph nodes ("glands" ) in the front of the neck are almost always present. A high fever and generalised aching in the joints and/ or muscles are also common.A diffuse red rash that is commonly described as "sand paper" and is associated with a red "strawberry" tongue suggests scarlet fever which is also caused by strep. The rash is generally not itchy and does not include hives. Other rashes are more suggestive of viral infections.Small children sometimes present with abdominal pain and even vomitting but this is not a common or prominent symptom in adults (unless from the antibiotics).Diarrhea generally is not from strep. Runny nose, head congestion and cough are also usually not associted with strep (they suggest viral infections).Strep is obviously contagious but not to the degree that most people assume. Only about 5% of siblings will catch strep when it is in the house. An infection "running through the whole house" and infecting multiple family members or a large percentage of the children in a day care center or school is usually a virus rather than strep. It should be kept in mind that the rapid strep tests (that give a result in 5 minutes) will be positive in 10% of people who do not have strep. So if 20 kids in a class get sick 2 will test positive by random chance even if it is just a virus. Despite this, people will cite those two cases and say that "strep is going around".Difficulty swallowing; uneven swelling of the throat (more swollen on one side); pain that goes down into the chest, especially with swallowing, and stiff neck are all signs of other complications and reasons to see the doctor immediately.Symptoms of Strep are high fever, soar throat and vomiting.symptomsdifficulty swallowingsudden feverdiscomfortloss of appetitenausearashred throat, with pus pocketssore throattenderness in the neck
What is the medical term meaning sore throat?
Strep ThroatStrep throat (or "Streptococcal pharyngitis", or "Streptococcal Sore Throat") is a form of Group A streptococcal infection that affects the pharynx. SymptomsSore throatRed and white patches in the throatDifficulty swallowingTender or swollen glands (lymph nodes) in the neckRed and enlarged tonsilsHeadacheInner ear painLower stomach painFeverGeneral discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feelingLoss of appetite and nauseaRashFrequent cold chillsStrep throat must be treated with antibiotics, or it can turn into rheumatic fever, a much more serious condition1.1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strep_throat
What tea is bad for sore throats?
No. Strep throat is a bacterial infection, not a virus like the common cold and flu. Your body cannot get rid of it on its own. You need antibiotics from your doctor to make it go away. If it is not treated properly, strep throat can be very, very serious -- even fatal -- so you MUST see a doctor right away. You CANNOT make it go away on your own. You need antibiotics, and to get antibiotics, you have to see a doctor.
What should you do if your ear and head hurts with fever bad sore throat and sore neck some vomiting and you get lightheaded and cannot sleep?
Babies, kids, and teenagers are prone to ear / throat infections, often caused by the bacteria Strep. You MUST see a doctor so you can get started on an antibiotic IF the doc thinks it is Strep. Strep throat can be contagious to other people because it is a respiratory infection. If you are a minor, tell your parents so they can take you to the doctor.Avoid drinking milk; it just causes more phlegm in your throat. Switch to tea or even sip warm water. If you are nauseated or vomiting, switch to dry toast or crackers along with your tea. Or sip on Ginger Ale.Over the counter medications will not cure Strep throat. You can use cough drops to soothe your throat, but you need to see a doctor.
How are Robert Koch's postulates put into practice when the doctors examine a red throat and suspect strep throat?
Robert Koch postulated that the microorganism must be found in abundance from the diseased organism. you must be able to culture the same. From the culture, you should be able to infect the healthy organism to give the same disease. You must be able to isolate the original organism from the second organism. This way the cause and effect relationship is established.
What do you do if you have an 11 year child with strep throat that will not go to the doctor and get shot and will not take medicine?
You have to give him injection benzathine penicillin 1.2 million units after intradermal drug sensitivity test. Treatment is must for the child. His is life may be at stake. Then you need to take him to psychologist for his and your counselling. May be child gets drug induced gastritis and so developed drug phobia.
What type of Strep does not have symptoms?
I dont think there is strep that does not have symptoms. If you really need the answer to this question i prefer you go to google.com that website has the answers to almost anything. Strep throat can have many symptoms, or hardly any at all. Since there are different strains of the virus, it depends on exactly which strain you contract. Once you've contracted the bacteria, symptoms usually show up within 1-5 days. For adults, symptoms may include unusual fatigue, sore throat, tender lymph nodes, and occasionally stomach upset. In children, symptoms are usually less severe. Some children can have strep throat and be completely unaware of it until it develops into Scarlet Fever. This usually produces and itchy, red rash all over the body, along with headache or stomach ache. <br>Although many people tend to think of Strep as the 'worst kind of sore throat', it generally is no worse than any other type of sore throat. It's not uncommon to have very few symptoms, or even none at all. If you've had a positive Strep test antibiotics are a must so that the condition doesn't worsen into something dangerous, such as Rheumatic Fever.<br>AmberNicole
Is there a way to cure whats not strep throat with antibiotics?
I'm not sure of that but you can............................ *put 2 teaspoons of cayenne powder in with some water. and gargle. dont let it get in eyes. stir alot it likes to settle at bottom of glass. *this wont cure but it helps: use sore throat numbing spray by: 'cepacole' it makes throt feel weird at first. but helps minutes lata note: cough drops help ~kaylee2005~
