Streptococcal infections are a group of infections caused by gram-positive bacteria called Streptococcus. They can cause infections in both adults and children. Some of the common infections include sinusitis, middle ear infection, pneumonia, meningitis, and bacteremia.
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Query: Hi doctor, I am currently using braces. A week ago, I got a cut on the inner side of my lower lip. My lip got inflamed. Now I have something like canker sores very close to the outside of my lower lip. Can this be due to an infection? I am unsure if it got worse since I also got a streptococcus infe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am sorry for your injury. Luckily, it is not deep nor does it seem infected. Such injuries from braces or others will usually heal within a few days. Since you are already under proper treatment, there is no need to worry about it getting ... Read Full »
I have been having skin peeling and fever after a streptococcus throat infection. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, After my streptococcus throat infection, my skin Is peeling. No rash, no pain. What is happening? I did have a fever for four days. Currently, I am on day five of antibiotics, Amoxicillin. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are feeling better on the prescribed antibiotic. Your prescription of symptoms is classic dot Scarlet fever which occurs mostly in young children but can also spread and infect older people when in close contact with an infected patient, most commonly adults... Read Full »