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   Can A strep throat infection be diagnosed with an X-ray?

   • Imaging tests are not routine in the diagnosis of uncomplicated strep throat infection. However, tests such as X-ray, CT, MRI, or ultrasound may be necessary to evaluate serious complications of strep throat infections, such as kidney or heart involvement. These complications are rare and primarily seen in untreated patients.

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   How do you test for strep?

   • This test can detect strep bacteria in minutes by looking for substances (antigens) in the throat. If the test is negative but your doctor still suspects strep, he or she might do a throat culture. Molecular (polymerase chain reaction, or PCR) test. This test is also done using a swab sample from your throat. Throat culture.

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   How do you know if you have strep throat?

   • Your doctor will conduct a physical exam, look for signs and symptoms of strep throat, and probably order one or more of the following tests: Rapid antigen test. Your doctor may perform a rapid antigen test on a swab sample from your throat. This test can detect strep bacteria in minutes by looking for substances (antigens) in the throat.

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   Nov 30, 2022 · Diagnosis. Your doctor will conduct a physical exam, look for signs and symptoms of strep throat, and probably order one or more of the following tests: Rapid antigen test. Your doctor may perform a rapid antigen test on a swab sample from your throat. This test can detect strep bacteria in minutes by looking for substances (antigens) in the ...

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3. www.webmd.com › understanding-strep-throat-basicsStrep Throat: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment - WebMD

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   May 16, 2024 · Oral Care Guide. Strep Throat: Signs and Treatment. Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on May 16, 2024. Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors. What Is Strep Throat? How Do You Get...

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   The early signs and symptoms of strep throat overlap with those of most upper respiratory infections. While you can't diagnose yourself with strep, you can look for the following, which may hint that strep throat could be affecting you or your child: 1. Swelling in the back of the throat 2. White spots or white patches on the back of the throat 3. ...

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   Because strep throat causes signs and symptoms that are so similar to those of viral infections and other bacterial infections, the best way to confirm the diagnosis is with a laboratory test. Tests can detect either the Streptococcus pyogenesorganism or markers that signal the presence of the organism in the back of your throat.

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   Imaging tests are not routine in the diagnosis of uncomplicated strep throat infection. However, tests such as X-ray, CT, MRI, or ultrasound may be necessary to evaluate serious complications of strep throat infections, such as kidney or heart involvement. These complications are rare and primarily seen in untreated patients.

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   Most upper respiratory infections can begin with the same signs and symptoms as strep throat. Here are some of the illnesses that are considered when you are being evaluated for a possible strep throat: 1. Epstein-Barr virus (mononucleosis): This infection also involves muscle aches and a sense of feeling run down. 2. Influenza (the flu) 3. Pneumon...

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   What You Need to Know. Strep throat is common, especially among children ages 5 to 15. Strep throat symptoms include sore throat, swollen glands and fever. It is diagnosed with a throat swab test. Once it is confirmed, strep throat can be treated with antibiotics to ease symptoms, control spread and prevent complications. What is strep throat?

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   Feb 6, 2023 · Diagnosis. Prevention. Comparison. Vs. sore throat. Vs. cold. Vs. mono. Recovery. Outlook. Strep throat is a contagious bacterial infection that can cause a sore, swollen throat and other...

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   Nov 20, 2023 · headache. stomach pain. nausea or vomiting. general sick feeling. a loss of appetite. abnormal sense of taste. It is important to seek a medical diagnosis for strep throat.