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   How is strep throat treated?

   • Treatment usually requires antibiotics. Strep throat can spread quickly and easily, especially during late winter and early spring. It causes: 5% to 15% of sore throats in adults. Common symptoms of strep throat include:

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   Can a doctor swab your throat to test for strep throat?

   • If they think you might have strep throat, they will swab your throat to test for strep throat. There are two types of tests for strep throat: a rapid strep test and throat culture. A rapid strep test involves swabbing the throat and running a test on the swab. The test quickly shows if group A strep bacteria are likely causing the illness.

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   What is a strep throat test?

   • A strep throat test will check for group A Streptococcus bacteria in your throat. The test is painless — although it can be uncomfortable for some — and takes very little time. A healthcare provider will use the tip of a specialized long cotton swab to wipe the back of your 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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   • Not Everyone Needs Antibiotics
   • Serious Complications Are Not Common
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   Someone who tests positive for strep throat but has no symptoms (called a “carrier”) usually does not need antibiotics. They are less likely to spread the bacteria to others and very unlikely to get complications. If a carrier gets a sore throat illness caused by a virus, the rapid strep test can be positive. In these cases, it can be hard to know ...

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   Complications can occur after a strep throat infection. This can happen if the bacteria spread to other parts of the body. Complications can include: 1. Abscesses (pockets of pus) around the tonsils or in the neck 2. Swollen lymph nodes in the neck 3. Sinus infections 4. Ear infections 5. Rheumatic fever(a disease that can affect the heart, joints,...

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   People can get strep throat more than once. Having strep throat does not protect someone from getting it again in the future. While there is no vaccine to prevent strep throat, there are things people can do to protect themselves and others.

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   Dec 20, 2022 · Strep throat is an infection in your throat and tonsils caused by a type of bacteria called group A Streptococcus (group A strep). Strep throat causes severe inflammation and a sore throat. A healthcare provider can typically diagnose the condition with a rapid strep test or a throat culture.

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   Nov 30, 2022 · Overview. 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.

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

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   Feb 15, 2023 · Oral Care Guide. Strep Throat. Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on February 15, 2023. Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors. What Is Strep Throat? Is Strep Throat Contagious?...

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   Feb 6, 2023 · Symptoms. Causes. Treatment. complications. Diagnosis. Prevention. Comparison. Vs. sore throat. Vs. cold. Vs. mono. Recovery. Outlook. Strep throat is a contagious bacterial infection that...

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   Nov 20, 2023 · How is strep throat diagnosed? If you have symptoms of strep throat, you should see your doctor for a proper medical diagnosis. During your visit your doctor will examine you, take your temperature, and ask you about your symptoms.