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[|Human|] My 11 year old woke up with hives on his torso and spread though out his body and today I took him to see his Dr and he has strept throat now his on medication Could his strep had cause his hives? Is just scary the way the hive just spread all over his body.
[|AI|]  A strep throat is a bacterial infection of the throat (pharynx), tonsils or both caused by the bacteria group a streptococcus. Unfortunately common usage has deteriorated to mean sore throat in general. This is inaccurate. Many more viruses cause sore throats than streptococcal bacteria. Fever & sore throat for more than 2 days without cold symptoms suggests possible strep. A culture is the best diagnostic test. Hives (also called urticaria) are a common skin reaction in child Chat Doctor.  The shape of these bumps can vary, and their size can range from about one-half inch to several inches in diameter. The larger wheals often have pale centers. In most cases, hives are caused by allergies. Foods like shellfish, milk, peanuts, or chocolate can trigger them. So can insect bites or