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   How do I know if my child has strep throat?

   • If you or your child has signs or symptoms of strep throat, see your doctor for prompt testing and treatment. Signs and symptoms of strep throat can include: Strep throat usually causes throat pain and difficulty swallowing. This photo of strep throat shows inflammation and red spots, caused by the infection.

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   What if my child has a strep & a sore throat?

   • If your child tests positive, the doctor may prescribe a standard 10-day course of antibiotics to treat the strep. If she tests negative, the cause of the sore throat is likely viral, so no antibiotics are needed. Depending on your little one’s symptoms and their severity, the pediatrician might send the sample to a lab for a throat culture.

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   Can babies and toddlers get strep throat?

   • Anyone can get strep, including babies and toddlers. But it’s extremely uncommon in very young kids and is much more likely to affect those ages 5 to 15. In the rare cases when babies and toddlers do get strep throat, their symptoms don’t always match up with what older kids and adults experience. So it’s important to know what to look for.

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   Strep throat in toddlers. Toddlers with strep throat may have symptoms like: A moderate fever; Prolonged runny nose, fussiness and poor appetite; Stomach pain ; Vomiting; Swollen neck glands. Strep throat in kids over 3. Children in the preschool or school-aged set tend to show classic signs of strep throat. These can include:

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   Nov 30, 2022 · Rheumatic fever can lead to painful and inflamed joints, a specific type of rash, or heart valve damage. Strep throat is most common in children, but it affects people of all ages. If you or your child has signs or symptoms of strep throat, see your doctor for prompt testing and treatment.

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   Mar 29, 2022 · These symptoms may include headaches, tummy aches, nausea, and vomiting. Because your child’s throat hurts, they may cry while eating and swallowing. Another symptom of strep throat is scarlet fever, which is a rash characterized by tiny red dots, similar in appearance to sandpaper.

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   Mar 23, 2023 · Look for these signs of strep throat: Rapid onset of severe sore throat; Painful swallowing; Fever; Swollen, enlarged lymph nodes in your neck; Tiny red spots back of the throat, the roof of your mouth; Red, swollen tonsils may have white patches or pus; Test for strep throat. The only way to be sure of a strep throat diagnosis is to get tested.

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   Swelling, redness, and white patches are common symptoms of strep throat. Less common symptoms, especially for children, may include: Headache. Nausea or vomiting. Rash (scarlet fever) Stomach pain. Complications can occur after a strep throat infection if the bacteria spread to other parts of the body. Complications can include:

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   The most common symptoms of strep throat include: sore throat that comes on quickly and is especially painful when swallowing. fever. red and swollen tonsils with white patches or streaks on them. painful or swollen neck glands (lymph nodes) Other symptoms in children can include: headache. stomach pain. nausea or vomiting. loss of appetite. rash.

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   Feb 1, 2023 · What are the symptoms of strep throat in children? In general, strep throat is a mild infection. The most common signs and symptoms can include: Sore throat/throat pain, which can start very quickly; Pain when swallowing; Red and swollen tonsils which can sometimes have white patches or streaks of pus; Red spots on the roof of your mouth; Fever