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Strep Throat: Red Book
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In addition to the symptoms of strep throat, a red rash appears on the sides of your chest and abdomen. It may spread to cover most of your body. This rash appears as tiny, red pinpoints and has a rough texture like sandpaper. When pressed on, the rash loses color or turns white.
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Boosting the immune system is ... important to help prevent the development of strep throat. Vitamin C and zinc are often recommended for this purpose, as are goldenseal, echinacea, and garlic. Reducing stress and getting proper sleep can also strengthen the body's defenses against infection.
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The AAP's guideline on strep throat can be found in the Red Book, which is published every three years by the AAP based on the recommendations of the Committee on Infectious Diseases. The Red Book can be changed at any time if updates need to be made to physicians, Baltimore says, adding that the committee will take Dr. Casey's analysis "seriously."
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