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'''Strep Throat''', scientifically known as '''Streptococcal pharyngitis''' or '''streptococcal sore throat''' is a group A streptococcal infection that affects the pharynx and sometimes the larynx. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, and enlarged lymph nodes. It is spread through close contact with an infected individual. Diagnosis can be done by a throat culture, but often can be done based on symptoms alone. Antibiotics are often used to prevent complications and speed recovery. | '''Strep Throat''', scientifically known as '''Streptococcal pharyngitis''' or '''streptococcal sore throat''' is a group A streptococcal infection that affects the pharynx and sometimes the larynx. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, and enlarged lymph nodes. It is spread through close contact with an infected individual. Diagnosis can be done by a throat culture, but often can be done based on symptoms alone. Antibiotics are often used to prevent complications and speed recovery. | ||
==What are the symptoms of Strep | ==What are the symptoms of Strep throat?== | ||
==What to do if you, or think you have Strep== | ==What to do if you, or think you have Strep throat== | ||
==How is Strep Throat spread?== | ==How is Strep Throat spread?== | ||
==Who is at risk for Strep | ==Who is at risk for Strep throat?== | ||
==Diseases with similar symptoms== | ==Diseases with similar symptoms== | ||
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| Note the petechiae, or small red spots, on the soft palate. This is an uncommon but highly specific finding in streptococcal pharyngitis. |
What is Strep Throat?
Strep Throat, scientifically known as Streptococcal pharyngitis or streptococcal sore throat is a group A streptococcal infection that affects the pharynx and sometimes the larynx. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, and enlarged lymph nodes. It is spread through close contact with an infected individual. Diagnosis can be done by a throat culture, but often can be done based on symptoms alone. Antibiotics are often used to prevent complications and speed recovery.
What are the symptoms of Strep throat?
What to do if you, or think you have Strep throat
How is Strep Throat spread?
Who is at risk for Strep throat?
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for Hepatitis A
Directions to Hospitals Treating Strep Throat