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what is Group G Strep? remedy for it?

I posted a question yesterday with the title '7 yr old daughter with fever and swollen tonsill'. I found out the test results today - she has Strep Group G - what is that? Her doctor said that this strain doesn't lead to Rheumatic fever so she doesn't recommend using antibiotics. But, she also said that most children recover within 3 to 5 days from the virus. Because my daughter is now going on her 6th day of fever and sore throat, she recommended taking the antibiotic Amoxicillian.
Can anybody tell me anything more about this Group G strain? Is there a rememdy I could give her that might help her before I have to resort to antibiotics?
I gave lots of information about my daughter in the question I posted on July 21st, so you can refer to that one for more info.
I would appreciate any advice.
Also - if I have to give her antibiotics, what can I give her while she is on it, or after the treatment, that would help her?
 
  luckymommy on 2006-07-22
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luckymommy!

Sore throat is caused both by bacteria and virus. In your daughter's case it seems to be the Streptococcus (strep)bacteria. There are several types of strep bacteria. Types A, B, C, D, and G are the likely strains which make people sick.

Group A strep (GAS) is associated with serious illness.

'Group G strep (GGS) leads to infection in people who have chronic conditions or problems with the immune system. GGS can cause a variety of infections, including bacteria in the bloodstream (bacteremia), inflammation of the connective tissue structure surrounding a joint (bursitis), endocarditis (a condition that affects the lining of the heart chambers and the heart valves), meningitis, inflammation of bone and bone marrow (osteomyelitis), and inflammation of the lining of the abdomen (peritonitis) ((http://mercyweb.org/childrens/conditions/illnesses/illness_t....

'Symptoms of strep throat include intense throat pain (generally developing suddenly), difficulty swallowing, and fever ranging from 101° to 104° degrees Fahrenheit. In children, headache, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting may also occur. The back of the throat generally (but not always) becomes beefy red in color, possibly with white or red dots. However, none of these signs or symptoms is absolutely characteristic of strep throat, and in some cases none of these symptoms is present. Ultimately, diagnosis of strep throat must be made through a laboratory examination of material swabbed from the back of the throat.

The primary significance of strep throat is not the throat infection itself, but rather a delayed complication called rheumatic fever. Strep throat itself will disappear in 3 to 5 days even without treatment. However, when a certain group of streptococcal bacteria are involved, called 'Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci,' there is risk of a severe, dangerous complication developing about 1 to 5 weeks later, when all seems to be well. This is the feared sequellae of strep throat known as rheumatic fever' (http://healthlibrary.epnet.com/GetContent.aspx?token=9fb2c26...)

The main problem with your daughter seems to be tonsils and low immunity. Do you find any red or white spots in the tonsils?

Better you follow the advise of your doctor now. You can also make her goggle luke warm salt water (salt mixed in water) as often as possible.

After she becomes normal, try to improve your daughter's immunity through homeopathy and as well you can treat the tonsils. There are dedicated homeopaths in this forum who can help your daughter.
 
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