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2. 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 ...

3. 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]

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

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   Symptoms of strep throat in children. According to the CDC, strep throat symptoms include fever, pain when swallowing, sore throat that started very quickly, red and swollen tonsils, what patches ...

5. Sore throat - Wikipedia

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   Clinicians often also make treatment decisions based on the person's signs and symptoms alone. In the US, approximately two-thirds of adults and half of children with sore throat are diagnosed based on symptoms and do not have testing for the presence of GAS to confirm a bacterial infection. [2]

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

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   Beyond the pain and discomfort associated with strep throat, one of the most frustrating aspects of the infection is that, to many people, it looks very similar to a sore throat. This is one ...

7. Scarlet fever - Wikipedia

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   It most commonly affects children between five and 15 years of age. [1] The signs and symptoms include a sore throat, fever, headache, swollen lymph nodes, and a characteristic rash. [1] The face is flushed and the rash is red and blanching. [5] It typically feels like sandpaper and the tongue may be red and bumpy. [1]