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1. www.pennmedicine.org › for-patients-and-visitorsStrep Throat – Symptoms and Causes | Penn Medicine

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   Pharyngitis - streptococcal; Streptococcal pharyngitis; Tonsillitis - strep; Sore throat strep. Causes. Strep throat is most common in children from ages 5 and 15, although anyone can get it. Strep throat is spread by person-to-person contact with fluids from the nose or saliva. It commonly spreads among family or household members. Symptoms

2. www.nationwidechildrens.org › conditions › strep-throatStrep Throat (Bacterial) - Nationwide Children's Hospital

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   How Is Strep Throat Diagnosed? The doctor or health care provider will examine your child, ask about signs and symptoms, and test for strep. There are 2 tests used to diagnose strep throat. Both use the same soft swab. The doctor or health care provider will brush 1 or 2 swabs over the back of the throat. Your child may gag a little.

3. www.emedicinehealth.com › strep_throat › article_emStrep Throat: Symptoms, Causes, Contagious, Home Remedies ...

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   Nov 1, 2018 · Strep throat symptoms in older children and teenagers: Strep throat in this age group can be extremely uncomfortable, with individuals often complaining of a severe sore throat. The fever can be high and they may be ill-appearing. Strep throat symptoms in adults: Typically adults have milder symptoms and they may complain only of a mild sore ...

4. www.yalemedicine.org › conditions › strep-throatStrep throat > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

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   Caused by the group A streptococcus bacteria, strep throat is an infection that requires prompt treatment, particularly in children over the age of 3. Left untreated, strep throat can lead to kidney inflammation or rheumatic fever, a serious illness that can cause stroke and permanent damage to the heart. Fortunately, strep throat can be easily ...

5. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK525997Streptococcal Pharyngitis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   May 1, 2023 · Group A streptococcus is a Gram-positive, non-motile bacteria that is the most common etiology for acute pharyngitis accounting for 5 to 15 percent of all adult cases and 20 to 30 percent of all pediatric cases. Patient history may include an abrupt onset of fever, sore throat, and exposure to someone with the disease within the previous two weeks.

6. www.mayoclinic.org › symptoms-causes › syc-20377406Scarlet fever - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Jun 7, 2022 · Signs and symptoms of scarlet fever also include: Fever of 100.4 F (38.0 C) or higher, often with chills. Very sore and red throat, sometimes with white or yellowish patches. Difficulty swallowing. Enlarged glands in the neck (lymph nodes) that are tender to the touch. Nausea or vomiting.

7. www.nhs.uk › conditions › strep-aStrep A - NHS

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   Dec 8, 2022 · Common symptoms of strep A include: flu-like symptoms, such as a high temperature, swollen glands or an aching body; sore throat (strep throat or tonsillitis) a rash that feels rough, like sandpaper (scarlet fever) scabs and sores ; pain and swelling ; severe muscle aches; nausea and vomiting; Strep A infections are more common in children, but ...