Strep throat is an annoying contagious illness that makes the throat irritated and can cause serious pain in some cases. It keeps advancing if it's not treated. Strep throat is caused by a bacteria called a streptococcus that can be transmitted through the air, especially if an already infected person coughs or sneezes.
It's good to know the symptoms of strep throat so that you take action as soon as you suspect that you have been infected with the bacteria that causes it. Starting the treatment early can prevent the infection from evolving and spreading, so keep an eye out for the following signs:
-sore throat and pain when you swallow
-sudden severe sore throat not accompanied by sneezing like when you have a cold
-fever that goes over 38°C (high fever indicates an infection with a virus)
-in some cases, usually at young children the patient can vomit and experience stomach aches
-headache usually comes with the more severe sore throat
-your tonsils swallow visibly and red spots can appear of the roof of your mouth
-the lymph nodes from the neck swallow
-skin rash appears in seldom cases
You should be able to make the difference between a sore throat and an influenza or a cold. Colds also come with sneezing, coughing and fever under 38°C. When you have a cold or an influenza your nose is runny, while strep throat doesn't make your nose run.
You should start suspecting strep throat when you see that you have a sore throat that does not pass, in fact it gets worse although you have taken the normal medication. If your sore throat is accompanied by a headache then the chances are higher. When you start feeling very tired all the time then it's almost sure that you have been infected with the streptococcus.
If you pay attention to the symptoms and you suspect that you or a family member has strep throat visit your doctor to get an accurate diagnosis. Do this soon, before the illness spreads and causes complications. The treatment is easy and the whole infection can be cured in a few days because antibiotics are very effective against strep throat, especially if the infection has not spread.
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