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Strep throat is caused by infection with a bacterium known as Streptococcus pyogenes, also called group A streptococcus. Streptococcal bacteria are contagious.
Overview. Strep throat is a bacterial infection that can make your throat feel sore and scratchy. Strep throat accounts for only a small portion of sore throats ...
It's also a symptom of a bacterial infection commonly referred to as strep throat. How can you tell if your child's sore throat is caused by a viral or ...
Signs and symptoms of strep throat · Rapid onset of severe sore throat · Painful swallowing · Fever · Swollen, enlarged lymph nodes in your neck · Tiny red ...
Self care · Get plenty of rest. Sleep helps your body fight infection. · Drink plenty of water. Keeping a sore throat lubricated and moist eases swallowing and ...
Strep throat is an infection caused by a bacterium known as Streptococcus pyogenes, also called group A streptococcus. Strep throat can occur at any age, even ...
Adults. Many adults carry group B strep in their bodies — usually in the bowel, vagina, rectum, bladder or throat — and have no signs or symptoms. In some cases ...
... strep throat or scarlet fever isn't properly treated. Strep throat and scarlet fever are caused by an infection with streptococcus (strep-toe-KOK-us) bacteria.
Causes. Scarlet fever is caused by the same type of bacteria that causes strep throat — group A streptococcus (strep-toe- ...
A sore throat caused by a virus resolves on its own. Strep throat (streptococcal infection), a less common type of sore throat caused by bacteria, requires ...
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