Today's Medical Topic: Streptococcus. It's a bacteria.
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| If that was pearls they'd be pretty shitty quality ones. |
My Research Today: For the simplicity of this article we are talking about Group A Streptococcus or Streptococcus pyogenes. Strep A infections can be mild to deadly with the majority existing somewhere in between.
We have all heard of Strep Troat which is a Streptococcus infection causing inflamation and discomfort to your oropharynx. Many doctors will tell you that Strep has a distinctive smell in throat infections this is due to the bacteria's metabolic waste as it propagates. It has a stagnant, musty smell similar to Liz Taylor in the 1990's. In the US Strep Throat is always treated with antibiotics, penicillin typically being the most effective.
The reason Strep Throat is always treated is that there is a possibility, although extremely rare, (1 to 2% of total cases) of the bacteria progressing to rheumatic fever which can cause permanent damage to your heart or death.
A common skin infection caused by Strep is inpetigo. Impetigo is a painful reddish rash with blisters of pus. It is commonly treated with oral and topical antibiotics or by listening to Justin Bieber which makes the bacteria kill themselves.
More seriously Strep A can cause necrotizing fasciitis which we have talked about before (July 3, 2012). Also there is toxic shock syndrome which is an overwhelming blood infection and very deadly. Both illnesses are uncommon in healthy individuals are mostly are a concern for the elderly or immuno-compromised.
Well, I am done with this topic for now. If anyone would like me to discuss it in mor edetail then just drop me a line.
We have all heard of Strep Troat which is a Streptococcus infection causing inflamation and discomfort to your oropharynx. Many doctors will tell you that Strep has a distinctive smell in throat infections this is due to the bacteria's metabolic waste as it propagates. It has a stagnant, musty smell similar to Liz Taylor in the 1990's. In the US Strep Throat is always treated with antibiotics, penicillin typically being the most effective.
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| You mean like stale cigarettes and ketones? |
A common skin infection caused by Strep is inpetigo. Impetigo is a painful reddish rash with blisters of pus. It is commonly treated with oral and topical antibiotics or by listening to Justin Bieber which makes the bacteria kill themselves.
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| Almost better than pus-filled blisters. |
Well, I am done with this topic for now. If anyone would like me to discuss it in mor edetail then just drop me a line.
Quest to 180:
Activity Today: Nothing
Diet today: My gum is still killing me, I really can't eat much.
The MAN:
Confidence Level: Meh.
Social Engineering Tactics: Nothing
Diet today: My gum is still killing me, I really can't eat much.
The MAN:
Confidence Level: Meh.
Social Engineering Tactics: Nothing
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Disclaimer: I am not a health care provider, any information presented in this blog should not be considered advice it is mearly an outlet to slake my curiosity. You should always consult your primary medical provider for any concerns or illness. Unlike Tylenol, I am not approved by the FDA or American Medical Association to treat or provide relief for any ailment.
Disclaimer: I am not a health care provider, any information presented in this blog should not be considered advice it is mearly an outlet to slake my curiosity. You should always consult your primary medical provider for any concerns or illness. Unlike Tylenol, I am not approved by the FDA or American Medical Association to treat or provide relief for any ailment.
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