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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. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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 ...

  6. 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 ...

  7. Strep throat is common, especially among children ages 5 to 15. Strep throat symptoms include sore throat, swollen glands and fever. It is diagnosed with a throat swab test. Once it is confirmed, strep throat can be treated with antibiotics to ease symptoms, control spread and prevent complications.

  8. What is strep throat? Strep throat is an infection caused by group A streptococcus bacteria (also known as streptococcus pyogenes) that leads to pain and inflammation in the throat. Most sore throats are caused by viral infections and are accompanied by a runny nose, cough and other upper-respiratory complaints.

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