Strep Throat Again?! Breaking Down the Causes of Repeat Infections S2E15 Episode 50
Why does my child keep getting strep throat? Listen as our hosts describe the dreaded infection of Strep Throat. We talk about what it is and how it is treated. We also delve into the child that has recurrent strep throat and the possibility of being a strep throat carrier.
Resources:
Group A Streptococcal Infections https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/infections/Pages/group-a-streptococcal-infections.aspx
EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD
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00:00 Introduction
01:20 What is Strep Throat?
03:29 Treatment and School Protocols
06:13 Identifying the Strep Carrier
11:54 Nuances of the Strep Carrier
14:49 The Value of Primary Care vs. Urgent Care
16:21 When to Worry and When to Wait
