I hear that someone who is about 3-5 years of age cannot get strep throat. Is this true?
2006-12-15 04:03:10 · 12 answers · asked by milehighstar 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
That is false. It is more common for children that age to not get the horrible raw throat but they can still get it. Children that age often have some of these symptoms... a fever, tummy ache, possibly a rash, redness around their anus, and a sweet smell to their breath. Have a wonderful day! I hope you don't have a little one with Strep. If you do... good luck and God bless!
Also I should add (since I just read the other comments) that you can get Strep Throat even if you don't have tonsils or adnoids. You simply need a throat. :)
2006-12-15 04:27:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does'nt sound like it. The common symptoms of strep throat include: 1. Severe and sudden sore throat without coughing, sneezing, or other cold symptoms. 2. Pain or difficulty with swallowing. 3. Fever over 101 F; (lower fevers may indicate a viral infection and not strep.) 4. Swollen lymph nodes in the neck. 5. White or yellow spots or coating on the throat and tonsils. 6. Bright red throat or dark red spots on the roof of the mouth at the back near the throat. 7. Swollen tonsils, although this symptom may also be caused by a viral infection. (In teenagers, mononucleosis can cause a severe sore throat that looks like and has symptoms similar to those of strep throat.) 8. It is easy to tell when you have a sore throat or a cold. It is harder to know when you have strep throat. Generally, sore throats are caused by a viral infection and not strep bacteria. Strep throat usually does not occur with cold symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, or a runny or stuffy nose. The more cold symptoms you have, the less likely it is that your sore throat is a strep infection. 9. In some cases of strep infection, a skin rash develops and spreads over the neck and chest and eventually over the whole body. The rash feels rough like sandpaper. This condition is called scarlet fever. Scarlet fever is treated with antibiotics, which usually lead to a quick recovery. Scarlet fever is not dangerous if treated.
2016-05-24 20:48:18 · answer #2 · answered by Liana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone can get strep throat. When my 5 yr. old was just 16 months she had a severe case of strep throat.
2006-12-15 04:37:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone can get strep throat, but it becomes more unlikely as a person ages. Any symptoms require a visit to the doctor as quickly as possible, as it will not resolve on its own and can lead to very serious conditions. It happened to me at age 4. Strep throat to rheumatic fever to nephritis ... hello hospital!
2006-12-15 04:19:43 · answer #4 · answered by tolstoys_girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No this is not true. Anyone can catch strep throat.
2006-12-15 04:13:36 · answer #5 · answered by Delicious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
False---My children are living proof. If you suspect strep, get your child to the dr---they can do a rapid strep screening in the office.
2006-12-15 04:07:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
False, my 4 year old has strep right now.
2006-12-15 04:06:51 · answer #7 · answered by hamrickmelinda 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
false. anyone can get strep throat
2006-12-15 04:04:56 · answer #8 · answered by kirsten j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is just so wrong!!! My 26 yo daughter just had strep
2006-12-15 04:05:32 · answer #9 · answered by OliveRuth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uuh i would think thats false since it soesnt matter what age you are and young people especially someone 3-5 years of age are more likely to get a virus
2006-12-15 04:05:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋