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strep throat
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newman <[log in to unmask]>
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Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Mon, 21 Feb 2000 06:42:33 -0500
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The reason we treat strep throat is to prevent rheumatic fever. So unless
there is constant reinfection in the family, only the child with a strep
throat should be treated. There is no reason to treat the mother even if she
is nursing.

By the way, if the child is under 3 or 4 years of age, the chances of
getting rheumatic fever are almost nil, and no need to treat anyway.

Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC

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