Streptococcal pharyngitis or streptococcal sore throat (strep throat AmE) is a form of group A streptococcal infection that affects the pharynx and possibly the larynx and tonsils.
Streptococcal pharyngitis usually appears suddenly with a severe sore throat that may make talking or swallowing painful.
Signs and symptoms may include
Additional symptoms such as sinusitis, vaginitis, or impetigo may be present if the strep bacteria infects both the ...
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Streptococcal pharyngitis or streptococcal sore throat (strep throat AmE) is a form of group A streptococcal infection that affects the pharynx and possibly the larynx and tonsils.
Streptococcal pharyngitis usually appears suddenly with a severe sore throat that may make talking or swallowing painful.
Signs and symptoms may include
Additional symptoms such as sinusitis, vaginitis, or impetigo may be present if the strep bacteria infects both the throat and a secondary location. For additional information on non-pharynx symptoms, see Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Infection.
There are several causes for pharyngitis, not just streptococcus bacteria. Productive coughing, nasal discharge, and red, irritated eyes in addition to fever and sore throat are more indicative of a viral sore throat than of strep throat, though a co-infection with a virus is possible and may explain the presence of these additional symptoms. A rapid strep test (also called rapid antigen detection testing or RADT) or...
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