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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