Monday, November 21, 2011

Is strep throat caused by a bacteria or a virus?

Strep is a bacteria, and is treatable by antibiotics. If you suspect you have strep, you need to see your doctor and have a step test done. While the doctor is waiting for the results, he will prescribe antibiotics. Make sure you take the entire course of antibiotics, because if the bacteria is not completely gone, you can find yourself very sick. Step can cause many other problems, like rheumatic fever.

Is strep throat caused by a bacteria or a virus?
bacteria
Reply:Bacteria. Group A streptococcus, to be specific.
Reply:bacteria

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