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Is untreated strep throat dangerous during pregnancy?

I am 90% sure I have strep throat.....normally I wouldn't go to the DR, but am wondering if it can be dangerous since I am pregnant. No high fever.

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  • 4 years ago

    Untreated Strep Throat

  • ?
    Lv 4
    9 years ago

    We can declare that strep throat infection is actually a infectious illness and its main trigger is streptococcal bacteria. This type of disease has to be taken care of clinically because the main reason is often a bacterium. Several severe health complications might occur if we do not cure this specific infection. This is why a number of physicians begin using the treatment of sore throat until it is established is it a strep throat infection. In order to be sure. Even so, this adjustments today because the test findings are available really quickly.

    The first symptoms of strep throat infection might be different but you will discover not one but two signs which appear in almost all instances: a fever and sore throat. Some swallowing troubles and complications could be encountered by the afflicted person and this affliction worsens. A visible look of the throat at this point will demonstrate that it truly is reddish and inflamed; there are white-colored or yellow-colored pus over the tonsils or at the back of the throat. There is also an unpleasant smell from the throat in scenarios similar to this.

    Because the cause of this infection is bacterias it is effectively treated with anti-biotics. Even so, together with the prescription antibiotics you'll find some steps you may choose to use shorten the time to recover.

  • 5 years ago

    Strep Throat While Pregnant

  • 9 years ago

    Like the others said, it is dangerous regardless of being pregnant and needs to be treated. I had it once about 6 years ago and thought it was just a sore throat since I didn't know the symptoms. It went away on it's own after 2 weeks but I was told I was very lucky. Take care of yourself and the baby. Best of luck and hope you feel better soon!

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  • 9 years ago

    Strep throat is a bacterial infection and if left untreated the infection can spread to other areas including your baby. You should go to a doctor asap.

  • JennyP
    Lv 6
    9 years ago

    Untreated strep is dangerous whether you're pregnant or not.

  • 9 years ago

    If left untreated at any time it is dangerous. You need to see a dr

  • 9 years ago

    If left untreated it can lead to scarlet fever, and possibly harm the baby. Go get it treated. A week of antibiotics will not arm your baby.

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    5 years ago

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Pregnant Strep Throat

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