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Should I Meet Specialist For Recurring Strep Infection?

I have a strep infection that won't go away. When I was a child I had rhumatic fever. I have a grandmother who died from a strep infection. My MD has given me five rounds of antibiotics, but hasn't increased the dose amount. Do you think I should go to a specialist. I still have the same symptoms
Wed, 11 Feb 2015
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

You should do blood for culture and sensitivity.

Rheumatic fever patient must be having circulating streptococcus in the blood. So you should do the culture and sensitivity.

Taking drug according to the report will cure you completely. Do not discontinue the treatment otherwise it will cause a resistant amongst the bacteria.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM
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Should I Meet Specialist For Recurring Strep Infection?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. You should do blood for culture and sensitivity. Rheumatic fever patient must be having circulating streptococcus in the blood. So you should do the culture and sensitivity. Taking drug according to the report will cure you completely. Do not discontinue the treatment otherwise it will cause a resistant amongst the bacteria. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM