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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The hallmark of Strep throat is sudden onset of [[sore throat]] and high grade fever with absence of cough. A positive history of ill contact with strep throat and overcrowding (school, military recruit) may be suggestive of group A streptococcal pharyngitis. | |||
==History | ==History and Symptoms== | ||
The hallmark of Strep throat is sudden onset of [[sore throat]]. A positive history of ill contact with strep throat and overcrowding (school, military recruit) may be suggestive of group A streptococcal pharyngitis. The most common symptoms of Strep throat include: | |||
*High grade fever | |||
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*Difficulty swallowing | *Difficulty swallowing | ||
*Headache | |||
*Abdominal pain | |||
*Nausea | |||
*Vomiting | |||
*Tender cervical lymphadenopathy | *Tender cervical lymphadenopathy | ||
*Red and enlarged [[tonsils]] | *Red and enlarged [[tonsils]] | ||
*Red and Black patches in the throat. | |||
*[[Halitosis]] | *[[Halitosis]] | ||
*Rash <ref>[http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/lung/strep_throat.html Kids Health]</ref> | *Rash <ref>[http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/lung/strep_throat.html Kids Health]</ref> | ||
*Frequent cold chills | *Frequent cold chills | ||
*Absence of cough | *Absence of cough | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aysha Anwar, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
The hallmark of Strep throat is sudden onset of sore throat and high grade fever with absence of cough. A positive history of ill contact with strep throat and overcrowding (school, military recruit) may be suggestive of group A streptococcal pharyngitis.
History and Symptoms
The hallmark of Strep throat is sudden onset of sore throat. A positive history of ill contact with strep throat and overcrowding (school, military recruit) may be suggestive of group A streptococcal pharyngitis. The most common symptoms of Strep throat include:
- High grade fever
- Difficulty swallowing
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Tender cervical lymphadenopathy
- Red and enlarged tonsils
- Red and Black patches in the throat.
- Halitosis
- Rash [1]
- Frequent cold chills
- Absence of cough