can you get strep more than once a year? . i had strep throat in september and i'm afraid i might be getting it again already. is that possible?
yes it is possible to have strep throat several times in one year. common symptoms of strep throat are throat pain fever over 101 degrees f white or yellow spots in the back of the throat and enlarged lymph nodes in the neck area. if you have symptoms like these it would be best to see a doctor for evaluation. if strep throat is diagnosed it is treated with antibiotics. sore throats that are caused by viruses are not usually treated with antibiotics. here is a link to an article about strep throat with more info. <link> take care