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5 What should I do to recover? (Hayes, 2018) Drink plenty of water Get some extra rest Take prescribed antibiotics for the full amount of time More things that help during recovery: Herbal teas Throat lozenges for temporary relief of sore throat How can I prevent this from happening again ? (Miller & Stoekel, n.d.) Washing hands frequently reduces spread of bacteria. References Copstead, L.E., & Banasik, J. L. (2013). Pathophysiology. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. Hayes, K. (2018). Strep Throat: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications. Retrieved from https://www.verywellhealth.com/strepthroat-symptoms-1192160 Higuera, V. (2016). Strep Throat: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Pictures. Retrieved from https://www.healthline.com/health/ strep-throat STREP THROAT Ask yourself, is it just a sore throat ? Taylor, C., Lillis, C., & Lynn, P. (2015). Fundamentals of Nursing (8th ed.). Wolters Kluwer-Lippencott, Williams, and Wilkins. Miller, M., & Stoeckel, P. Client education (3rd ed.). Jones and Bartlett. Covering mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough helps prevent the spread of bacteria. Refrain from sharing food, drinks, napkins or towels with someone who is contagious with strep throat. Armaya West Intro to Professional Nursing Professor Emerson West Coast University- Ontario What is Strep Throat ? (Higuera, 2016) Strep Throat is a bacterial infection that causes the throat to become inflamed and painful. It is a fairly common condition that is caused by group A streptococcus bacteria. Strep Throat is one of the most common bacterial causes of a sore throat Because strep throat is caused by bacteria Doctors will suggest antibiotic therapy. however most sore throats are caused by a virus. When to contact your Doctor (Hayes, Rare symptoms of Strep Throat (Lillis & 2018) Lynn, 2015) If you have been exposed to someone with strep throat. If you are having trouble swallowing or sleeping due to pain. Smoking Educational Brochure Discussion
Fever higher than 101 degrees White patches in the throat. Strep throat can also have uncommon symptoms such as Blood in the phlegm Aching body Rash on chest and neck Stiff Joints This infection is spread mostly through sneezing and coughing. What are the causes Strep Throat ? (Copstead, 2015) Strep Throat is caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus Pyogenes. Smoking Educational Brochure Discussion
This harmful bacteria invades the tissue of the throat and causes redness, swelling, and pain in the throat and tonsils. What happens when you get Strep Throat ? (Hayes, 2018) The most common symptoms of strep throat include sore/red throat, swelling, white and red spots, and enlarged lymph nodes. The most common widespread symptoms of strep throat usually include fever and headache. See a Doctor if you think you or a loved one may have strep throat, this can help prevent spreading the illness. How long does Strep Throat normally last ? (Hayes, 2018) Strep throat usually goes away within 2-7 days with or without antibiotic treatment. Most antibiotic treatments last for about 10 days Without antibiotic treatment, a person can remain contagious for up Smoking Educational Brochure Discussion