when hospitalalised for 6 weeks due to fibroids and low lying placenta waiting section, I contracted a strep b infection but no symptoms. 8 years on after drinking from a friends glass who was a strep carrier. I got a quick onset sore throat then shivers and tiredness with lots of green mucous which later turned to clear. I had been taking antiseptic analgesic lozenges from the start but throat issue persisted. Doctor prescribe amoxycillan after this had gone on for 6 weeks as I complained of having mucous that I could not clear that felt like it was joined together like pva glue. The doctor said she could not see any signs of strep in my throat and chest sounded clear. The symtoms went away mostly, while taking antibiotics but less than a week later returned, the left side of my throat now feels again like I have a lump and a dry throat and often makes me want to gag but no persistent cough, just when lump feeling makes me want to gag and glue mucous is returning which only comes out if you try to cough really hard. I had my tonsils and adenoids out when four due to coughing blood and persitent infections but until now have not had a throat almost as bad. 6 months ago I had blood tests which showed high red blood cell count and high haemoglobin but blood team said sometimes this just happens and were not too concerned. I watched your clip on strep F and understand there is G and probably various others. I wanted to know is there a test I can ask for in the uk that would check for all strep infections or do you thing what I have is something else? Hoping to hear from you soon. I am 40 so not in the classic age group but can over 40's still get this. Deborah.

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