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Scientific name for strep throat?
streptococcal pharyngitis
What is the ICD-9 codes for streptococcal pharyngitis?
0340
What is streppocaucus?
Streptococcus is a genus of bacteria that causes strep throat (streptococcal pharyngitis).
What species causes streptococcal pharyngitis?
Streptococcal pharyngitis is primarily caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria, specifically Streptococcus pyogenes. It is a common bacterial infection that can lead to symptoms such as sore throat, fever, and swollen lymph nodes.
What's Fever?
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that occurs following a Streptococcus pyogenes infection, such as streptococcal pharyngitis or scarlet fever.
What is the scientific name for strep throat?
The bacterium is called "streptococcal pharyngitis". This is the strain which causes strep throat. There are many other causes for sore throat as well, so be sure and check with your doctor if you have a fever of 101 or higher. Strep throat can only be diagnosed 100 percent by running blood tests, so just because you have a sore throat doesn't mean you have strep. Drink plenty of fluids because fluids help the body rid itself of toxins as well as keep you hydrated and helps to move that mucous out of the body.
What is the medical term meaning sore throat?
Strep ThroatStrep throat (or "Streptococcal pharyngitis", or "Streptococcal Sore Throat") is a form of Group A streptococcal infection that affects the pharynx. SymptomsSore throatRed and white patches in the throatDifficulty swallowingTender or swollen glands (lymph nodes) in the neckRed and enlarged tonsilsHeadacheInner ear painLower stomach painFeverGeneral discomfort, uneasiness, or ill feelingLoss of appetite and nauseaRashFrequent cold chillsStrep throat must be treated with antibiotics, or it can turn into rheumatic fever, a much more serious condition1.1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strep_throat
How is step throat contagious?
Strep Throat, or Streptococcal pharyngitis, is spread from person to person by coughing, sneezing, fluid contact, or any close contact with an infected individual.
What is the cardiac damage resulting from a delayed inflammatory response to streptococcal infection?
You get acute rheumatic fever after about three weeks of acute streptococcal pharyngitis. In rheumatic fever, you get inflamed joints and heart valves involvement. Usually the mitral and aortic valves are affected in rheumatic fever.
What are 3 commonly spread diseases?
Three commonly spread diseases include the common cold, influenza, and streptococcal pharyngitis. The first two are viral diseases, and the third is a bacterial infection.
What does pharyngitis mean?
it means slits it means slits
Is pharyngitis contagious?
Pharyngitis is the medical name for a sore throat. Pharyngitis is contagious through direct contact with mucus, nasal discharge, or saliva.
