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    Strep throat
    /ˌstrep ˈTHrōt/

    noun

    • 1. a sore throat with fever caused by streptococcal infection. North American

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  2. Feb 15, 2023 · What Is Strep Throat? Strep throat is an infection of the throat and tonsils caused by a bacteria called group A streptococcus, which is also known as Streptococcus...

  3. 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. Rheumatic fever can lead to painful and inflamed joints, a specific type of rash, or heart ...

  4. Not all sore throats are created equal. While allergies or a runny nose can cause a painful sore throat, strep throat is a illness that needs a healthcare provider’s diagnosis and treatment.

  5. Jan 19, 2024 · Bacteria cause strep throat. Viruses cause most sore throats. However, strep throat is an infection in the throat and tonsils caused by bacteria called group A Streptococcus (group A strep). How you get strep throat. Group A strep bacteria are very contagious. Generally, people spread the bacteria to others through. Respiratory droplets; Direct ...

  6. Feb 6, 2023 · Strep throat is a bacterial infection that causes inflammation and pain in the throat. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and potential complications.

  7. 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.

  8. Nov 20, 2023 · 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; white spots on tonsils; swollen lymph nodes in the front of the neck; fever; chills and body aches. Other symptoms that can occur with strep throat include: headache; stomach pain ...

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