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Pastimes : Where the GIT's are going

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To: Carolyn who wrote (159832)2/25/2008 7:45:21 PM
From: sandintoes  Read Replies (1) of 225578
 
Okay, I have to look that up...

Yes, your throat can still be red and you can have strep...

mayoclinic.com

Signs and symptoms

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Mouth and throat
In general, signs and symptoms of strep throat include:

Throat pain
Difficulty swallowing
Red and swollen tonsils, sometimes with white patches or streaks of pus
Swollen, tender lymph glands (nodes) in your neck

Fever
Headache
Rash
Stomachache and sometimes vomiting, especially in younger children
It's possible for you or your child to have many of these signs and symptoms, but not have strep throat. The cause of these signs and symptoms could be a virus, tonsillitis or other illnesses. That's why your doctor generally tests specifically for strep throat.

It's also possible to have the bacteria that cause strep in your throat without having a sore throat. Some people are carriers of strep, which means they can pass the bacteria on to others, but the bacteria no longer make them sick.


Another thing I found..you MUST change your tooth brush after strep!!! Otherwise, it can keep reinfecting your throat.
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