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  2. Centor criteria - Wikipedia

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    Guidelines for management state: [1]-1, 0 or 1 point(s) – No antibiotic or throat culture necessary (risk of strep. infection <10%) 2 or 3 points – Should receive a throat culture and treat with an antibiotic if culture is positive (risk of strep. infection 32% if 3 criteria, 15% if 2) 4 or 5 points – Consider rapid strep testing and or ...

  3. Streptococcal pharyngitis - Wikipedia

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    Streptococcal pharyngitis, also known as streptococcal sore throat (strep throat), is pharyngitis (an infection of the pharynx, the back of the throat) caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, a gram-positive, group A streptococcus. [9] [10] Common symptoms include fever, sore throat, red tonsils, and enlarged lymph nodes in the front of the neck.

  4. 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 ...

  5. Pharyngitis - Wikipedia

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    Strep throat, a bacterial infection, is the cause in about 25% of children and 10% of adults. [2] Uncommon causes include other bacteria such as gonococcus, fungi, irritants such as smoke, allergies, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. [2] [4] Specific testing is not recommended in people who have clear symptoms of a viral infection, such as a ...

  6. Sore throat - Wikipedia

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    Gastroesophageal (acid) reflux disease can cause stomach acid to back up into the throat and also cause the throat to become sore. [5] In children, streptococcal pharyngitis is the cause of 35–37% of sore throats. [6] [2] The symptoms of a viral infection and a bacterial infection may be very similar.

  7. Tonsillitis - Wikipedia

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    Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils in the upper part of the throat.It can be acute or chronic. [8] [9] [2] Acute tonsillitis typically has a rapid onset. [10]Symptoms may include sore throat, fever, enlargement of the tonsils, trouble swallowing, and enlarged lymph nodes around the neck.

  8. Upper respiratory tract infection - Wikipedia

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    An upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is an illness caused by an acute infection, which involves the upper respiratory tract, including the nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx or trachea. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] This commonly includes nasal obstruction, sore throat, tonsillitis , pharyngitis , laryngitis , sinusitis , otitis media , and the common cold .

  9. 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]