Strep Throat (cont.)
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- Strep Throat Overview
- Strep Throat Causes
- Strep Throat Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Strep Throat Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medications
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Multimedia
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Pictures of Anatomy of a Sore Throat - Slideshow
- Viewer Comments: Strep Throat - Length Symptoms Lasted
Prevention
To prevent spreading the bacteria and infecting others, it is important to keep eating utensils, dishes, and drinking glasses separate. It is important not to share foods, drinks, napkins, handkerchiefs, or towels because infection may spread by these objects of personal use. Cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing to prevent passing fluid droplets to someone else. Wash your hands frequently after wiping or blowing your nose.
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