Overview of Strep Throat: Symptoms and Home Remedies

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What is strep throat?

Strep throat is an infection in your throat and tonsils (the lymph nodes in the back of your mouth). With strep throat, your tonsils become very inflamed. This inflammation typically affects the surrounding area of your throat as well, which causes a sore throat (pharyngitis).

Do you have a strep throat?

Most of us have experienced a sore throat at some point in our lives. Often accompanying the onset of a cold or flu, sore throats usually resolve on their own with rest and proper care. Strep throat, however, is a condition that causes sore throat for which you should seek medical attention.

Can streptococcus cause strep throat?

Only group A Streptococcus bacteria can cause strep throat. It’s never viral. A note from Cleveland Clinic Strep throat can cause fever, inflammation and a severe sore throat. While the infection can be painful, it’s easily treatable. But don’t try to treat strep throat at home.

What are the symptoms of strep throat?

Tiny red spots on the area at the back of the roof of the mouth (soft or hard palate) Strep throat usually causes throat pain and difficulty swallowing. This photo of strep throat shows inflammation and red spots, caused by the infection. It's possible for you or your child to have many of these signs and symptoms but not have strep throat.

Is strep throat a bacterial infection?

Strep throat is a bacterial infection that can make your throat feel sore and scratchy. Strep throat accounts for only a small portion of sore throats. If untreated, strep throat can cause complications, such as kidney inflammation or rheumatic fever.

What Is Strep Throat

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Strep Throat Information

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