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2. Streptococcal pharyngitis - Wikipedia

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   Strep throat is a common bacterial infection in children. [2] It is the cause of 15–40% of sore throats among children [7] [13] and 5–15% among adults. [8] Cases are more common in late winter and early spring. [13] Potential complications include rheumatic fever and peritonsillar abscess. [1] [2]

3. Strep throat on the rise; How to treat the disease and know ...

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   The best way to know if you have strep throat is to get tested. A test can be conducted by swabbing the throat and running a test. The rapid test will tell you in a few minutes if you have it.

4. Here's the difference between a sore throat and strep - AOL

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   While a sore throat can be a side effect of many other illnesses, it's the most telling symptom of strep throat - contributing to more than 5 million physician visits a year in the United States ...

5. Sore throat - Wikipedia

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   It is not known whether antibiotics are effective for preventing recurrent sore throat. [14] There is only limited evidence that a hot drink can help alleviate a sore throat, and other common cold and influenza symptoms. [15] If the sore throat is unrelated to a cold and is caused by, for example, tonsillitis, a cold drink may be helpful. [16]

6. Pharyngitis - Wikipedia

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   A case of strep throat. Streptococcal pharyngitis or strep throat is caused by a group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GAS). [20] It is the most common bacterial cause of cases of pharyngitis (15–30%). [19] Common symptoms include fever, sore throat, and large lymph nodes. It is a contagious infection, spread by close contact with an infected ...

7. Cough? Sore throat? More schools suggest mildly sick kids ...

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   Trenace Dorsey-Hollins’ 5-year-old daughter was sick a lot last year. Dorsey-Hollins followed school guidelines and kept her home when she had a cough or a sore throat — or worse — until she ...

8. Upper respiratory tract infection - Wikipedia

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   Sore throat Sometimes (post-nasal drip) Very common [6] Sometimes Cough Sometimes Common (mild to moderate, hacking) [6] Common (dry cough, can be severe) Headache Uncommon Rare Common Fever Never Rare in adults, possible in children [6] Very common 37.8–38.9 °C (100–102 °F)(or higher in young children), lasting 3–4 days; may have chills

9. 11 Foods That Soothe a Sore Throat - AOL

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   Few things are quite as bothersome as a sore throat. Often a sore throat is the first symptom to strike when a cold is coming on, and we search for relief in the drug store with fruity lozenges ...