Streptoccus BacteriaThe Villain that Causes Strep Infection Streptoccus bacteria is responsible for strep infections and strep throat. The symptoms of strep are similar to other viral infections, so a strep test is needed to identify strep, for sure... Over 90% of sore throats in adults, also known as viral pharyngitis, are caused by a virus. However, there are many viruses and it is very difficult to tell one from the other without doing a test. The good news is that, strep infection, like other viral infections is self-limiting. That means that, controlled studies have shown that a person with a viral pharyngitis (strep or otherwise) will recover in the same amount of time—with or without antibiotics. The body cures itself of a viral infection by building antibodies that actually destroy the virus, usually within a week. That’s a good argument for treating a strep throat with a homeopathic medicine like Throat and Tonsil Dr. (to relieve the symptoms), lots of liquids and bed rest.
Interestingly, the incidence of rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis (inflammation of the kidneys) following a bout of strep throat, decreased remarkably—before the use of effective antibiotics. |
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