What Causes Cough While Treating Strep Throat?

Posted on Mon, 28 Aug 2017

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Question : A friend at work was diagnosed with strep throat via a strep test and a week later she is still coughing. I know that she is being treated with antibiotics. Is she still contagious if she is still coughing? I really don't want to catch strep! I also have guttate psoriasis which I have under control but I know strep will trigger a bad flare, any advice for what I should do if I do catch strep?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Bacterial infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare magic and thanks for putting up the query.
The person can still be infectious. You should avoid any exposure as the it is contagious.
You should use hexidine gargles regularly to avoid any infection.
In case you have any symptoms of sore throat you should get yourself examined by an ENT SPECIALIST.
Take tablet vitamin c once daily. It keeps oral mucosa healthy.
Maintain oral hygiene.
Any further questions are always welcome.
Take care
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (23 hours later)

How close do you have to be to someone to catch strep? What distance should I keep from someone with strep? For example 5 feet, 10 feet or more?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Bacterial infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi
You should avoid any contact through nosocomial route I.e. avoid exposure to sneeze or kissing or infected hanky etc.
I hope my advise proves useful for you.
You are always welcome with any further queries.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana