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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. 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 ...

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. 7 Reasons Why Your Throat May Be Sore—and How To Get ... - AOL

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   Related: Dealing with a Sore, Scratchy Throat? Load Up on These 20 Foods for Fast Relief . 3. Burns or irritation from food. Dr. Love says that there are also non-infectious reasons for a sore throat.

7. Dealing With a Sore, Scratchy Throat? Load Up On These 20 ...

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   5. Eggs. Delicious and nutritious, eggs are a great food for sore throats. They are soft and can be prepared in several ways, including scrambled.

8. Rapid strep test - Wikipedia

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   A rapid strep test may assist a clinician in deciding whether to prescribe an antibiotic to a person with pharyngitis, a common infection of the throat. [1] Viral infections are responsible for the majority of pharyngitis, but a significant proportion (20% to 40% in children and 5% to 15% in adults) is caused by bacterial infection. [2]

9. Tonsillitis - Wikipedia

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   A randomised controlled trial of tonsillectomy versus medical treatment (antibiotics and pain killers) in adults with frequent tonsillitis found that tonsillectomy was more effective and cost effective. It resulted in fewer days with sore throat. [41] [42] Children have had only a modest benefit from tonsillectomy for repeated cases of ...