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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.
- John V. Ashurst, Laura Edgerley-Gibb
- 2023/05/01
Mar 1, 2024 · Group A streptococcal pharyngitis is an infection of the oropharynx caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (group A strep bacteria). The incubation period of group A strep pharyngitis is approximately 2 to 5 days. Keep Reading: Group A Strep Bacteria and How They Spread.
Sep 5, 2022 · Michael R. Wessels, MD. Author Information and Affiliations. Created: September 5, 2022; Last Update: October 4, 2022. Go to: Abstract. Pharyngitis, or sore throat, is the most common manifestation of infection with Streptococcus pyogenes.
- Michael R. Wessels
- 2022/10/04
Oct 15, 2020 · Introduction. Pharyngitis is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care. 1–2% of visits to physicians’ offices and emergency departments in the United States every year are for sore throat ( Prevention CfDCa, 2016a; Prevention CfDCa, 2017 ).
- Zahid Mustafa, Masoumeh Ghaffari
- 2020
Mar 1, 2024 · Strep throat is a bacterial infection in the throat and tonsils. Healthcare providers can do a quick test to see if a sore throat is strep throat. Antibiotics can help people with strep throat feel better faster.
Nov 30, 2022 · Strep throat is a bacterial infection that can make your throat feel sore and scratchy. Strep throat accounts for only a small portion of sore throats. If untreated, strep throat can cause complications, such as kidney inflammation or rheumatic fever.
The DALYs that Strep A sore throat causes in chil-dren contribute substantially to the global burden of Strep A. In addition to reducing the burden of down-stream complications stemming from Strep A sore throat, including RHD, the implementation of a Strep A vaccine could reduce antibiotic use for sore throat.
