What is the chance of being cured if u contract Strep Throat?
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well, if you take penicillin than the chances are very high.  Strep throat will pretty much always be cured unless you have a weakened immune system.
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Yeah, it's usually related to strep throat for me.``````
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Sore Throat \n\nHome Treatment \n\n\nHome treatment is usually all that is needed for a sore throat caused by a virus. If you are taking antibiotics for strep throat, these tips will also help you feel better.\n\nGargle with warm salt water to help reduce swelling and relieve discomfort: \nGargle at least once each hour with 1 tsp( ) (5 g( )) of salt dissolved in 8 fl oz(237 mL) of warm water.\nIf you have postnasal drip, gargle often to prevent more throat irritation.\nPrevent dehydration. Fluids may help thin secretions and soothe an irritated throat. Hot fluids, such as tea or soup, may help decrease throat irritation. \nUse a vaporizer or cool air humidifier in your bedroom. \nWarm or cool mist may help you feel more comfortable by soothing the swollen air passages. It may also relieve hoarseness. However, don't let your room become uncomfortably cold or very damp.\nUse a shallow pan of water to provide moisture in the air through evaporation if you don't have a humidifier. Place the pan in a safe location where no one will trip on it or fall into it.\nStop smoking and avoid secondhand smoke. For more information, see the topic Quitting Tobacco Use. \nIf you suspect that problems with stomach acid may be causing your sore throat, see the topic Heartburn. \n\nDo not take any Roxithromycin, Erythromycine, or any antibiotics, unless specifically prescribed to you by your physician.
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Get a throat culture if you haven't already to rule out strep or mono.
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my mother is the same way. she constantly has strep. she is older, so tonsil surgury is dangerous and she doesn't want to have it.  Her doctor said if you have strep over 3 times in 3 years, you should have them removed.  My step-dad has his removed for the same problem, and one tonsil actually grew back!!! ugh!  I've had strep, and I feel your pain!!! I hope you find something that works soon!\n... i don't recommend trying this without asking your doctor:::: but, the last time I had strept, I did not go to the doctor. I decided to let it ride out it's course.  I got very sick, and it took longer to go away, but it eventually did, and I haven't had it since (2 years ago).   if that built up my immunity, I don't know.  but it's a thought.   HOWEVER, that said, my body had no energy to fight off anything after the strept and I got an extremely painful canker sore (couldn't open my mouth at all), and I broke out in hives.  So there's definitely a price to pay!! \ngood luck!
440494
Not possible. Strep throat must be taken care of with antibiotics. It is too serious of an infection to not provide proper treatment for. Left untreated, Strep can cause rheumatic fever and kidney disease. If you suspect you have strep, it's important to get to a doc ASAP.
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There's a variety:\n\nGargle with warm salt water,\nGargle with half water, half hydrogen peroxide\nTylenol or ibuprofen\n\nIf home remedies don't cure it, see your doctor--it could be an infection like strep.
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1st Strep is Bacterial not viral and that's why you don't get immunity and you have to take Anti-biotic.  Your body can fight strep off by itself but the danger is it can recede into your joints and cause problems there.  So you may think it's gone and it's quietly damaging your body.  \n2nd I was told by my doctor that strep is actually something we carry in our bodies all the time.  This makes it easy to come down with a strep infection.\n\n3rd Kid's get it more then adults for a few reasons.  One is that schools are breeding grounds for communal disease.  By the time one child realizes they even have strep it's most likely been shared with 20 or more other kids.  Now not all 20 will get strep but a few will and they in turn will spread to others.  With adults you tend to have less close interaction with other adults daily.
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A Virus can be killed but NOT cured.\n\nIf there is a virus on a tabletop, bleach will KILL it.  If you have a virus in your body, there is NO cure for ANY virus out there (think cold, flu, AIDS).\n\nIf you want scientific evidence, look it up on google!
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If you have strep, a culture needs to be taken to determine the most effective antibiotic to deal with your particular bacteria. You should never just take an antibiotic to try to self medicate because you will build up a tolerance to that particular antibiotic, also it could interact with another medication you are already taking. Someday you may contract a bacteria that you will need that med to fight, and if you are immune to the cure it will have no effect. Never take someone Else's meds, it is not only illegal, but dangerous.
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Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the tissues in the back of the throat and the tonsils. The tissues become irritated and inflamed, causing a sudden, severe sore throat.\n\nStrep throat is caused by streptococcal (strep) bacteria. There are many different strains of strep bacteria, some of which cause more serious illness than others. The type of strep that most commonly infects the throat is called group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GABS). Other types that can sometimes infect the throat are groups C and G strep bacteria.
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You could have Strep throat, Mononucleosis, or several other things going on.  You need to see a doctor in case you need antibiotics!
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My daughter and her 3 children all came down with strep right before Thanksgiving.   The doctor gave them antibiotics, and he gave antibiotics to my daughter's husband and the husband's mother who lives with them, even though they didn't test positive for strep, because he said that they were all exposed and would probably get it.  So, that makes me think that it is highly contagious when you are in direct contact with a person with strep.   Three symptoms of strep, besides a sore throat and swollen glands, are nausea, aches and pains, and a headache.  Since you have all three, you probably have the strep virus and you need to get on some antibiotics.
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You should definately see a doctor before taking antibiotics too treat strep throat.  If the dosage of 250mg does not work, the doctor might need to up the dosage or try another antibiotic; and if you don't see a doctor after using the medication and you are not well.  Then, it might be harder to treat the orginal strep throat.  \nHere is a link that contains facts about Azithromycin.
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I have not heard anything being cured. It improved research regarding Parkinson's disease, Colonial cancer could be caused by virus, and general cancer cells.
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The infection with strep bacteria causes symptoms within 1-3 days. You may develop a red throat with white patches. The tonsils are red and enlarged. There may be specks of pus present on the tonsils, or there may be a grey or white covering on the tonsils. With strep throat, people may also have trouble swallowing and may have tender, swollen lymph glands on the sides of the neck. \n\nCommon signs and symptoms of penicillin allergy include:\n\nRash \nHives \nItchy eyes \nSwollen lips, tongue or face (angioedema) \nTell your doctor if you notice any of the signs or symptoms of penicillin allergy. He or she can determine if you're having an allergic reaction and may prescribe an alternative medication
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While it's true that strep does like the tonsils and adenoids, you can still get this type of infection along with other throat infections.  However, having your tonsils and/or adenoids removed does lessen the infection risk.  My son and I both had our tonsils removed and we find that we don't get throat infections nearly as often as we used to.