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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.
Strep throat is a bacterial infection. Certain complications of strep throat, such as rheumatic fever and poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis.
You can still get strep throat if your tonsils are out.
untreated strep throat
Strep pyogenes aka group A strep - the organism that causes strep throat.
That means that your sore throat is due to viral infection. Your physician will manage the same.
strep throat
Untreated strep throat can cause rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.
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*
Yes, you need to see a doctor and get an antibiotic to treat strep throat to prevent Rheumatic Fever which can cause heart problems.
strep throat and scarlet fever
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.