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2. 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.

3. Common antibiotics are still in shortage as strep cases rise

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   Many parents across the US are working overtime to take care of sick children. Not only are Covid-19, the flu and RSV circulating, but doctors say cases of strep throat are on the rise.

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

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   Though strep throat is most common in children ages 5-12, Nagata says, "it can affect people of all ages." He explains that someone experiencing strep throat usually has a fever and throat pain ...

5. Tonsillitis - Wikipedia

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   [1] [5] If strep throat is present the antibiotic penicillin by mouth is generally recommended. [1] [5] In those who are allergic to penicillin, cephalosporins or macrolides may be used. [1] [5] In children with frequent episodes of tonsillitis, tonsillectomy modestly decreases the risk of future episodes. [13]

6. Centor criteria - Wikipedia

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   It was a retrospective study (2008–2010) and looked at 441 children who attended a Belgian hospital emergency department and had a throat swab taken. It concluded that the Centor criteria are ineffective in predicting the presence of Group A beta-haemolytic streptococcus (i.e. antibiotic treatment-worthy) on throat swab cultures in children. [4]

7. Prevention key amid strep drug shortage - AOL

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   Nov. 5—Strep throat cases among children are surging across the U.S., and a shortage of antibiotics to treat them could pose risks. Along with the typical cold and flu season, people should be ...