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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 ]
RT @d_holli614: I hate when I take Bubba to the doctor and they give him shots or strep throat tests « doesnt it hurt u inside? jus a lil
NONEOTRTHANSTEF (STEFANIE D. WATKINS ) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:46:43 -0000
RT @d_holli614: I hate when I take Bubba to the doctor and they give him shots or strep throat tests « doesnt it hurt u inside? jus a lil
I hate when I take Bubba to the doctor and they give him shots or strep throat tests, lil nigga be crying like its the end of the world
D_Holli614 (Darrin Holliman) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:44:37 -0000
I hate when I take Bubba to the doctor and they give him shots or strep throat tests, lil nigga be crying like its the end of the world
I might need to have my tonsils taken out... strep throat episode #2 this year. Ewwww
martipi (Martha Westmoreland) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:37:32 -0000
I might need to have my tonsils taken out... strep throat episode #2 this year. Ewwww
why must i have strep throat?
Lexithefox (Lexithefox) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:36:16 -0000
why must i have strep throat?
this doctor just told me i had strep throat. So i get to keep my tonsils?!?! NO!
mstoochi (Ms. Diva) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:21:31 -0000
this doctor just told me i had strep throat. So i get to keep my tonsils?!?! NO!
yay no strep throat!
thefirstcricket (katy lyman) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:20:51 -0000
yay no strep throat!
eMedicine Health - Strep Throat - Factsheet with cause, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, prognosis, treatment, and prevention.
Meta Description: [ Read about strep throat, a contagious disease caused by infection with streptococcal bacteria. Strep throat symptoms include fever, pain, redness, and swelling of the throat and tonsils on eMedicineHealth.com ]
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. ]
Kidshealth: Strep Throat and other Group A Streptococci Infections - Features cause symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, and prevention.
Meta Description: [ Strep throat is an infection that's very common among kids and teens. With the proper medical care, along with plenty of rest and fluids, your child should be back to school and play within a few days. ]
MayoClinic.com - Strep Throat - Features signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, complications, and treatment.
Meta Description: [ Strep throat — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment in children and adults. ]
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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