What is Strep Throat -
Strep Throat is an Infection of the throat and tonsils caused by the streptococcal bacteria.
What causes Strep Throat - Strep Throat is caused by the streptococcal bacteria, and is spread by direct or very close contact with someone
who has the ilness. Usualy the infected person coughs or sneezes, spreading the disease. Casual contact rarely results in Strep Throat
being spread. Untreated patients are most infectious for 2-4 weeks after the beginning of the infection.
Symptoms Of Strep Throat
The most common symptoms of Strep Throat are a 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 the
fever can sometimes be greater than 102 degrees.
Treatment For Strep Throat
- The best treatment for Strp Throat is usualy Antibiotics. Antibiotics will quickly
reduce symptoms, and reduce the chances of complications. Penicillin is usualy given as the antibiotic of choice, but since a lot of folks are allergic to
Penicillin, the doctor may prescribe Erythromycin instead. Other antibiotics that are effective include amoxicillin, and cephalosporin. Although Strep throat
symptoms may subside within 4 days even without treatment, it is very important to be treated by a doctor, and to complete the full course of antibiotics to
prevent severe complications such as heart or kidney troubles. Amoxicillin should be avoided as a treatment of a sore throat if bacterial (swab)confirmation has not been obtained as it causes a
distinctive rash should the true illness prove to be Glandular Fever instead of Strep Throat. In most cases, a standard dose of penicillin, taken for 10 days, will
cure the strep throat infection without any problems. Relief from the sore throat should come within 24 to 48 hours after you start taking antibiotics. Doctors
recommend throat sprays and lozenges to help ease the 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 that have it. Wash all drinking and eating utensils in very hot soapy water. If caring for an infected person, the caregiver should wash hands often after
contact. Another way to help prevent strep throat is to try to reduce your stress, get plenty of rest and other things that help keep the bodies defenses strong.
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