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What is strep throat and its symptoms?
Strep throat is affection of your throat by streptococcus pyogenes bacteria. You get pain in your throat and there is fever associated with throat pain.
Is strep throat an immune system disorder?
Strep throat is a bacterial infection. Certain complications of strep throat, such as rheumatic fever and poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis.
Where did you get Scarlet Fever from?
untreated strep throat
What causes acute Rheumatic fever?
Strep pyogenes aka group A strep - the organism that causes strep throat.
What ailments may lead to rheumatic fever?
strep throat
What does long term strep throat cause?
Untreated strep throat can cause rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.
What are the symptoms for strep throat and how to tell it from regular sore throat?
The symptoms of Strep Throat are itchy throat, fever, headaches, red or swollen throat, and irritation when swallowing. Alert doctor when symptoms persist more than 5 days. *Strep Throat is Contagious*
What are common diseases caused bacteria?
strep throat and scarlet fever
Does strep throat has a treamentst?
Yes, you need to see a doctor and get an antibiotic to treat strep throat to prevent Rheumatic Fever which can cause heart problems.
What are some symptoms of Strep Throat?
Strep Throat has a number of potential symptoms. Some of these symptoms include a sore throat, difficulty when swallowing, swollen or red tonsils and a fever.
Why is it important to treat strep throat?
Strep throat is a bacterial infection that makes your throat feel sore and scratchy. If untreated, strep throat can sometimes cause complications such as: * kidney inflammation * rheumatic fever Rheumatic fever can cause: * painful and inflamed joints, * a rash * damage to heart valves (rheumatic heart disease)
Why does strep throat give you a headache?
Tonsillitis can create irritation of a nerve that branches into your brain. This irritation can cause some types of head and facial pain.
