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Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by Group A Streptococcus. Viruses or symptoms from seasonal allergies cause most sore throats.
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Strep throat spreads like other common illnesses that impact the respiratory system.
✅Coughing or sneezing
✅Sharing items that touch the mouth, like water bottles, eating utensils, lip balm and other items
✅Touching a contaminated surface or item and then touching your mouth or nose
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✅Fever
✅Pain, especially when swallowing
✅Abrupt start of sore throat
✅White patches or pus on tonsils
✅Swollen or red tonsils
✅Red spots on the roof of the mouth
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A simple throat swab test detects strep. The back of the throat is swabbed then the swab is tested for the presence of Group A Strep.
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✅Rheumatic fever
✅Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
✅Sinus infections or ear infections
✅Abscesses on or near the tonsils
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It’s best to stay home and avoid contact with others until you begin treatment with antibiotics. Keep children home from school, daycare, and other activities.
Schedule an Urgent Care Appointment for Strep Throat Treatment
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