CLINICAL MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -People who are infected spread the bacteria by talking, coughing, or sneezing, which creates respiratory droplets that contain the bacteria. People can get sick if they: Breathe in respiratory droplets that contain the bacteria. Touch something with those droplets on it and then touch their mouth or nose.

Detailed explanation-2: -Strep throat can be contagious for about 2-3 weeks in individuals who are not taking antibiotics. However, individuals who do take antibiotics for strep throat usually are no longer contagious about 24-48 hours after initiating antibiotic therapy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Strep throat is caused by infection with a bacterium known as Streptococcus pyogenes, also called group A streptococcus. Streptococcal bacteria are contagious. They can spread through droplets when someone with the infection coughs or sneezes, or through shared food or drinks.

Detailed explanation-4: -People who test positive for strep but show no symptoms are called carriers. Carriers: Usually don’t take antibiotics. If your child gets a sore throat and you know they’re a strep carrier, the doctor or health care provider will treat their illness like a virus.