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   What are the signs and symptoms of strep throat?

   • 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. It's possible for you or your child to have many of these signs and symptoms but not have strep throat.

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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. Protect yourself from the damage of chronic inflammation.

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   How severe is strep throat?

   • The severity of strep throat can vary from person to person. They typically develop within 5 days of exposure to strep bacteria. Some people experience mild symptoms, like a sore throat. Other people have more severe symptoms, including fever and difficulty swallowing. The common symptoms of strep throat include:

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › strepStrep throat - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Nov 30, 2022 · 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. 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.

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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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4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesStrep Throat: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

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   Dec 20, 2022 · Early strep throat symptoms include a sore throat that starts suddenly. In addition, you may develop a fever very quickly, with your highest temperature on the second day of infection. Other signs of strep throat may include: Chills. Headache. Loss of appetite. Abdominal pain.

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   Nov 20, 2023 · Strep throat can spread quickly and easily, especially during late winter and early spring. It causes: 20% to 30% of sore throats in children; 5% to 15% of sore throats in adults. Strep throat symptoms. Common symptoms of strep throat include: red, sore, inflamed throat and tonsils; red spots on the roof of the mouth; pain when swallowing ...

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   Feb 6, 2023 · Some people experience mild symptoms, like a sore throat. Other people have more severe symptoms, including fever and difficulty swallowing. The common symptoms of strep throat include: a sudden ...

7. www.webmd.com › oral-health › understanding-strepStrep Throat Symptoms: 8 Signs You Have Strep - WebMD

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   Mar 30, 2023 · Chills. Body aches. Loss of appetite. Swollen lymph nodes on your neck. Really little red spots on the back part of the roof of your mouth. Red and swollen tonsils (two round lumps in the back of ...