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What is strep type c?

My friend was just diagnosed. Is this different from regular strep?

asked by Zee (18)

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Strep type c is similar to type A but it is more uncommon in humans. It is originally transmitted from animals, and many people can culture positive for strep type c and all that means is that they are either pet owners or have been in contact with a pet; they don't get ill.

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i currentlly have stc, i am 15, the doctor strep tested me like four times even gave me a mono test they all came up negative. But he swabed my mouth and cultured it and i had stc (strep type c) im sick as a dog

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posted by Anonymous  
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Strep type C is different from regular strep which is Strep type A. Type A strep is usually found in humans while Type C usually is found in animals. Basically strep C is an infection usually in the throat or even the genitalia of humans and can occasionally be serious. Treatment is with antibiotics.

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Strep throat types A and B are both types that affect humans, whereas normally type C is usually the type caught by horses, cattle, and other wild and domestic animals. In most mammals, which I assume includes humans, it causes infection. It can be dangerous if left untreated, but then again most things are.

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Streptococcol Pharyngitis type C is a bacteria that is usually common in animals, and uncommon in humans. Strep Type A is commonly found in humans, although strep type c can be found amongst pet owners. The name is the only difference in these two streps. Both will Eventually go away without antibiotics.

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posted by chupp81 (10)
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Strep type c is usually found in animals instead of humans. generally cats or dogs. That is the main difference. Must be a pet owner. I believe treatment is the same.

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posted by eyesfan (106)
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Streptococcal pharyngitis type c is usually advocated for animals. It is uncommon in humans. Hence I doubt about your friend;s condition.

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posted by rosen (216)
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i am 15 and i have strep c in my system the doctor also tested me for strep and gave me a mono test too and i looked at him like i was crazy cuz this wasnt the first time my toncels have been swollen big

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