Avelox to treat strep throat

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Avatar n tn HIV antibody test - 3 times (10 weeks, 16 weeks, 6 months) Blood parasites - negative Syphilis - negative All genital infections - negative (did them three times in different clinics) MRI of the head - no inflammation CT of neck and soft tissues - no issues found CT of jaws and sinuses - no issues Thyroid test - no issues Malaria - negative All herpes tests blood tests - found HHV6, Varicella Zoster, and EBV antibodies in blood.
Avatar m tn I was prescribed six 500mg Levaquin tablets to treat Strep Throat and a potential sinus infection. I only took 4 of the 6 pills since the side effects were getting to much to handle. I started on 3/12/2010 to 3/15/2010. Here were the side effects: -nausea -no appetite -headaches -dizziness -diarrhea -anxiety attacks -confusion, like you don't feel like yourself After I stopped taking it, my nausea and appetite returned gradually in the following two days.
Avatar n tn HIV antibody test - 3 times (10 weeks, 16 weeks, 6 months) Blood parasites - negative Syphilis - negative All genital infections - negative (did them three times in different clinics) MRI of the head - no inflammation CT of neck and soft tissues - no issues found CT of jaws and sinuses - no issues Thyroid test - no issues Malaria - negative All herpes tests blood tests - found HHV6, Varicella Zoster, and EBV antibodies in blood.
Avatar f tn I have a mildly sore throat that is presenting itself like strep with white pus on my tonsils (minus the severe pain, fever and other symptoms). Went to the doctor today and they tested for strep, mono and the flu. All negative. I tested for HIV today and also negative (rapid test, 5 weeks since last exposure) Wondering what else it could be? Throat gono? Another virus?
Avatar f tn The antibiotics you have been prescribed for you Strep throat will usually quickly and effectively treat the problem. There should be no likelihood that you would pass this on to the newborn baby through a throat infection, however take the necessary precautions of hand washing, etc.
Avatar n tn He has a very sore throat with bumps/blisters. He went to urgent care, they did s quick test for group A strep (regular “strep throat”) which came back negative. They told him that he most likely had s Vidal infection, took a culture, and would contact him in a couple days. The results came back that he has group b strep. All of this just to communicate that it sounds likely to me that you have a group b strep infection in your throat.
Avatar n tn Amoxicillin unless in high doses or mixed with clavulanate acid (making the brand name Augmentin) can be ineffective and the azithromycin add on really sounds like an odd choice to treat strep. Call your doctor and tell them you are not improving. You normally start to feel better within 48 hours on an antibiotic with lessoning of symptoms (always take the full course of the medication though even if you feel better). With PANDAS and other strep related complications, get it knocked out.
Avatar f tn Usually they treat strep throat with antibiotics . If you went to the doctor and they said that what you had , they should gave you a prescription . At home gargle salt water , drink tea and honey . Rubbing Vicks on your neck it might help and take Tylenol if your in pain .
Avatar f tn //www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/sore-throat-cold-strep-throat-tonsillitis#1. I also agree that certain antibiotics treat certain things and not all give good coverage over all bacteria. And strep is notoriously resistant. They now use higher doses of things and antibiotics have additive agents to help them stay potent in killing the bacteria. So, if you took the full course and are still sick, follow back up with your doctor for the next step. Knock this out hopefully soon!
1373852 tn?1307843048 I wake up at night wheezy,coughing up white or clear phlem . I also have chest heaviness and itchiness in the chest area. I feel like there is phlem stuck in my throat and my nose feels stuffed.When it is hot out I get these same symptoms.could this be asthmatic bronchitis or something else. I took antibiotics and they didn't help so the doctor gave me avelox(a stronger antibiotic)I am afraid to take it because there are so many dangerous side effects.
9309926 tn?1405447056 t seen it after a strep throat. Sore throats can often be caused aby viruses and not strep. With a strep throat you usually get a high fever. Sometimes you can also get swollen lymph nodes under the neck. You don't always get pus (white spots on the tonsils or back of the throat) but you usually do. Strep throat can become serious so they do have to watch you. Sometimes it does go away on its own. I would definitely get the swab done.
712487 tn?1231011066 the doctor give me a week ago 3 injections ceftraxone (to kill the strep) , and took aciclovir 1600mg per day(to treat theherpes). the tonsils are not that swollen now, after these injections, but i have kind of swollen theneck, i dont have bean shaped things, i have the left side of the neck swollen. and i have sores on my tonsils, they are very red, and tiny veryyyy tiny dots like 3, on my gums. i can eat and drink and swallow saliva, but the saliva production increased idk why.
Avatar f tn t have health insurance, but there may be low-cost county clinic you can have access to. If you have bacterial infection, like Strep throat, acyclovir will not treat it. Please seek professional medical help as soon as possible! Good luck! Sore Throat - Medline Plus http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sorethroat.
Avatar f tn Hi, the symptoms described could be due to an infection, most probably streptococcal or a viral infection. Strep sore throat needs to be treated with an antibiotic as strep is a bacteria. Viral sore throat is best treated with rest, warm oral fluids and (OTC) tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen for pain.
Avatar n tn But I still have not been told by any doctor that an antibiotic is not neccessary for strep throat. They all seem to think there is no other cure. I tend to trust my doctor.
Avatar n tn Strep throat is a common symptom, as is fatigue. I would suggest going to the ER to find out.
7172456 tn?1403092946 In addition to what JGF25 said Group B strep is a type of strep called Streptococcus agalactiae. It also can cause a sore throat and other infections but is most commonly worried about because of its problems in child birth. If you are positive they will treat you during delivery or just before having the baby because of the risk of infecting the baby if you have the bacteria. So they will check a few times to see if you carry the bacteria. If you do they will treat you with antibiotics.
Avatar f tn You have to take antibiotics to treat strep it doesn't go away on its own. I had strep a couple years ago and didn't go to the doctor. I thought it got better but the strep actually spread to my blood stream and I had to take antibiotics for months.
Avatar n tn Amoxicillin is a penicillin type of antibiotic and Avelox is a quinilone. Different mechanisms of action but both antiobitics used to treat bacterial infections. Quinilones are used less frequently for sure due to some side effect issues and warnings about the class of drugs. Check with your doctor if you have any concerns but they are definately not the same thing. Often antibiotics have little niches that they are used in. good luck and hope you feel better.
Avatar f tn Strep throat is an infection, not an allergy. I have never heard of a cat giving a human a strep infection.
Avatar f tn I recently had strep throat but since my throat was not sore it was not treated and then went to strep reactive artritis. This all started with pain in my ankles and knees. Within a week I had pain in all joints. It was not always in one joint, moved around a bit. By Sat I was unable to hold a pop can without trouble and opening doors was very painful so I went to the ER and from the blood tests they did they found my strep level was at 200.
Avatar n tn Is it possible that I have something else besides strep throat? please help!! I understand that it could be tonsillitis, but isnt penicillin perscriped to treat it? you would think it would work? or should I expect to wait another few weeks before everything clears up completely.
Avatar f tn Well, like I said it could be the chronic sore throat cause by Fusobacterium as In my post. Some strep that cause strep throat can be resistant to Azithromycin. It depends on if they did a culture and antibiotic sensitivity test or threw an antibiotic at you. Which is what doctors tend to do. Most streps are still sensitive to penicillin though, but some strains have become resistant or not as sensitive anymore.
Avatar n tn If I went to the doctor and just told them I was having a sore throat and headaches, would they be able to tell the difference between gonorrhea and strep throat?