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My son has strep throat. How long before his symptoms started showing was he contagious?

That would be difficult to accurately determine since some people can harbor Strep for YEARS. I would assume that your son was more contagious within...

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Ok so i have strep throat, and i have a full perscription of non expired ciprofloxacin can i use that to treat strep?

no, most antibiotics they give for strep are: Ammoxicilian, ammoxicilian clavulanate(Augmentin brand name) cephalexin or (Keflex brand name)...

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Can a strep throat that was trated with antibiotics cause joint pain and swelling?

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I just got strep throat for the first time at age 26. How do i make sure to not get it again.

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will strep throat go away without medication?

Yes, a healthy immune system (assuming you have one) will handle Strep throat. The reason why we try and detect and treat Strep is to prevent the...

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Can you get strep more than once a year?

Yes, it is possible to have strep throat several times in one year. Common symptoms of strep throat are throat pain, fever over 101...

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Can a child get strep throat if they do not have tonsils?

Yes, but it is not very common. The tonsils are the huge reservoir for Strep, so once they are removed, Strep is almost non-existent. Keep in mind...

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What is the diagnosis for strep throat?

In the past, when people had signs of strep -- the red, raw throat, spikes in fever, and white spots on the tongue and tonsils -- doctors would...

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What is the treatment for strep throat?

Strep throat is best treated by conventional medicine since the disease can lead to serious complications if left untreated. Antibiotics are a quick...

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