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Strep throat (or "Streptococcal pharyngitis", or "Streptococcal Sore Throat") is a form of Group A streptococcal infection that affects the pharynx.
Symptoms
The signs and symptoms of strep throat are red, sore throat with white patches on tonsils, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, fever over 101 Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius), and headache. Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain are more common in children. Cough is infrequent in older patients, but younger children may experience cold-like symptoms including stuffy noses and sneezing similar to many viral infections. Also, it is common to have extreme shivers/shaking and cold sweats.
Transmission
The illness is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes and is spread by direct, close contact with patients via respiratory droplets (coughing or sneezing). Casual contact rarely results in transmission. Rarely, contaminated food, especially milk and milk products, can result in outbreaks. Untreated patients are most infectious for 2-3 weeks after onset of infection. The Incubation period, the period after exposure and before symptoms show up, is difficult to establish as some people don't become symptomatic. However, it is thought to be about 1 week. More on [ Strep throat ]
Wow strep throat knocked me out for the past 3 days...aftr a visit 2 the free clinic last nite & sum antibiotics I'm feeling a bit better!!
davefarris (davefarris) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:09:40 -0000
Wow strep throat knocked me out for the past 3 days...aftr a visit 2 the free clinic last nite & sum antibiotics I'm feeling a bit better!!
Good news... I don't have the flu. Bad news... I have strep throat, hence the fever and white spots. Doctor at 11. Antibiotics to ensue.
garycope (Gary Cope) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:06:12 -0000
Good news... I don't have the flu. Bad news... I have strep throat, hence the fever and white spots. Doctor at 11. Antibiotics to ensue.
We just left the Doc's office & I have strep throat and a fever. Waiting on meds then going back home to sleep.
TxMarianne (Marianne Coopster) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:57:13 -0000
We just left the Doc's office & I have strep throat and a fever. Waiting on meds then going back home to sleep.
So seriously, This break sucks so bad! I have strep throat. Perfect! : ) Eh.
KrystalForman (Krystal Forman) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:50:29 -0000
So seriously, This break sucks so bad! I have strep throat. Perfect! : ) Eh.
OMG..........this strep throat is kicking my butt. The pain is unbelievable!
those_eyes_2 (Deana Brutto) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:48:56 -0000
OMG..........this strep throat is kicking my butt. The pain is unbelievable!
This is the third time of getting strep throat in the year 2009...ugh!
TraceyCapo (Tracey Rightmer) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:42:12 -0000
This is the third time of getting strep throat in the year 2009...ugh!
eMedicine Health - Strep Throat - Factsheet with cause, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, prognosis, treatment, and prevention.
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Group A Strep - DrGreene.com - Information and advice to the common childhood illness, strep throat.
Meta Description: [ Most Group A Streptococcal infections are of short duration and relatively mild, but sometimes they are rapidly progressing, even life-threatening infections. The seriousness of the infection depends on the underlying health of the child. ]
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MayoClinic.com - Strep Throat - Features signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, complications, and treatment.
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Strep Throat - Includes cause, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, complications, and prevention.
Parent Center - Strep Throat - Questions and answers on when to see the doctor, how to diagnosis, treatments, and tips for relieving the pain of children with strep throat.
Strep Throat Fact Sheet: Medicine Net - A medical fact sheet about Strep Throat.
Meta Description: [ Strep throat is a bacterial throat infection of Streptococcus, or strep, that needs antibiotics for treatment. ]
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