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What Causes Recurrent Streptococcal Throat Infection?

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Posted on Tue, 1 Sep 2015
Question: Hi, I recently has strep throat in early July. Both my daughters have it now and I recently was diagnosed with it again. That is twice in the past month. Should I be concerned since I have never had up until a month ago and I am a 42 year old male? Does this mean I have a weakened immiune system and there could be another underlying cause?
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Possibility of poor immunity is more.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Recurrent streptococcal throat infection is suggestive of poor immunity and poor oral hygiene.
So better to get done complete blood count, sugar levels, immunoglobulin levels etc.
Also get done oral cavity examination to rule out enlarged tonsils or adenoids or other pathology.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Recurrent Streptococcal Throat Infection?

Brief Answer: Possibility of poor immunity is more. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your follow up question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Recurrent streptococcal throat infection is suggestive of poor immunity and poor oral hygiene. So better to get done complete blood count, sugar levels, immunoglobulin levels etc. Also get done oral cavity examination to rule out enlarged tonsils or adenoids or other pathology. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.