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What Causes Recurring Strep Infections?

I have a very high ASO of 800. i had a strep infection and then the level was tested at 800 2 years ago. i had another strep infection in my tonsils and it was still 800 a year later. then i had the tonsils removed beginning of Jan and i had the ASO tested the other day and it is still 800. this is the 3rd year now. i feel tired, lethagic and unwell
Thu, 2 Apr 2015
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

ASO rises when we have streptococcus infections.

The common site of infection is throat. But apart from it can also infects heart valves, joints etc.

So probably you have been operated for tonsils, but the focus of infection may be different.

The rise in ASO favours the support in that direction.

I advice you should think for blood and culture for streptococcus bacteria. Once you receive the sensitivity report for the bacteria, you can take the most effective treatment.

Once you take the complete treatment all your infection will be cured.

Please take the complete treatment.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
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What Causes Recurring Strep Infections?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. ASO rises when we have streptococcus infections. The common site of infection is throat. But apart from it can also infects heart valves, joints etc. So probably you have been operated for tonsils, but the focus of infection may be different. The rise in ASO favours the support in that direction. I advice you should think for blood and culture for streptococcus bacteria. Once you receive the sensitivity report for the bacteria, you can take the most effective treatment. Once you take the complete treatment all your infection will be cured. Please take the complete treatment. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.