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What Are The Symptoms Of Strep Throat?
Question: Is this strep throat
Brief Answer:
Yes it is a possibility
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic!
Yes, based on the examination of your throat it seems so. As slightly erythmatous or hyperemic looks, which are medical terms for conditions in which skins or mucosal blood supply is increased because of inflammatory processes going on, point outs towards early upper respiratory tract infections like tonsillitis as well as pharyngitis. Small whitish spots and mild enlargement of tonsils also point out towards infective origin.
Most commonly causative organisms are gram positive, like streptococci though final opiniom can be given on throat swab cultures, and most effective empirical treatment modalities are antibiotics like augmentin or cephalosporins. If they fail to respond, second line will be macrolides like azithromycin or Fluroquinolones like moxifloxacin. Gargles with saline water or mouth washes alongwith anti inflammatory drugs like acetaminophen or ibuprofen may also help.
Hoping you a speedy recovery. If you dont have any more questions, please close the discussion. In future you can also reach me directly through my profile. Regards.
Yes it is a possibility
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic!
Yes, based on the examination of your throat it seems so. As slightly erythmatous or hyperemic looks, which are medical terms for conditions in which skins or mucosal blood supply is increased because of inflammatory processes going on, point outs towards early upper respiratory tract infections like tonsillitis as well as pharyngitis. Small whitish spots and mild enlargement of tonsils also point out towards infective origin.
Most commonly causative organisms are gram positive, like streptococci though final opiniom can be given on throat swab cultures, and most effective empirical treatment modalities are antibiotics like augmentin or cephalosporins. If they fail to respond, second line will be macrolides like azithromycin or Fluroquinolones like moxifloxacin. Gargles with saline water or mouth washes alongwith anti inflammatory drugs like acetaminophen or ibuprofen may also help.
Hoping you a speedy recovery. If you dont have any more questions, please close the discussion. In future you can also reach me directly through my profile. Regards.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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