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1 day ago · Strep throat is a type of bacterial infection that commonly appears in children, but it can occur in adults as well. Symptoms can include a sore throat, inflamed tonsils, swollen lymph nodes and ...
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1 day ago · Key takeaways: Strep throat is caused by infection with streptococcus (group A Strep) bacteria. Frequent strep throat in a child may result from repeated exposure to group A Strep bacteria. Recurring strep throat can also happen when strep throat is not completely treated with antibiotics. To prevent recurrent strep throat, make sure that your ...
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4 days ago · Most sore throats are caused by a virus rather than bacteria, with symptoms of a cough, runny nose, hoarseness, or conjunctivitis (pink eye). While antibiotics are the only way to cure strep throat, there are home remedies to help relieve the sore throat symptoms of strep.
2 days ago · 9. Fever and/or chills. Pain and fever without a cough may signal a strep infection. 10. Stridor and voice changes. Some people experience a thick, muffled voice, called a hot potato voice, or ...
4 days ago · The critical priority pathogens, such as gram-negative bacteria resistant to last-resort antibiotics, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis resistant to the antibiotic rifampicin, present major global threats due to their high burden, and ability to resist treatment and spread resistance to other bacteria. Gram-negative bacteria have built-in ...
4 days ago · A randomized trial suggests that tonsillectomy reduces further incidence of infection and lessens throat pain in adults with recurrent streptococcal pharyngitis.
4 days ago · The most common cause is swimming, where water sits in the warm ear canal, allowing for a perfect environment for bacterial or even fungal infections to grow. There can sometimes be a thick ear ...
