Know everything about strep throat

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SYMPTOMS OF STREP THROAT

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A sore, red throat with white patches  A sudden fever, especially if it’s 101˚f or higher  Chills  Swollen and tender glands (lymph) on the sides of the neck  Trouble swallowing

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Tonsils are painful and/or swollen  A loss of appetite  Body aches  General discomfort, feeling ill or uneasy  Swollen lymph nodes in the neck  Headache, nausea and vomiting

COMPLICATIONS

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Potential complications if it is left untreated strep throat can cause serious health condition such as, sinus infection (sinusitis), ear infection (otitis media) , meningitis, pneumonia, kidney disease, rheumatic fever and heart. Of these, rheumatic fever, kidney disease and heart are of most concern.

DIAGNOSIS

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Throat culture  Rapid antigen test  Rapid DNA test

TREATMENT 1. Antibiotics Antibiotics are only used when the throat infection is severe  Penicillin and amoxicillin are the most common medications given for a strep infection.  It’s important that you finish your antibiotic treatment course to kill the infection completely.  Stopping the treatment or medication course in between can trigger a relapse. 

2. Surgery

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Tonsillectomy - if somebody, usually has tonsillitis (infection of the tonsils) then the doctor may suggest taking them out surgically (having a tonsillectomy).

3. Alternative Remedies

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drinking warm liquids  Cool drinks and cool soft foods may help to numb the throat  turning on a cool-mist humidifier  taking over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen

PREVENTION

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Follow a rich and a well-balanced diet to boost the immune system  Regular exercise helps the immune system.  Lack of sleep weakens your immune system.

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Quit smoking  Wash your hands regularly; it is an effective way of preventing most infections.  Cover the mouth when coughing - this protects other people.  Isolate personal items

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