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The possible complications of strep throat include rheumatic fever, kidney inflammation, chorea, bacteremia (bloodstream infection) and, rarely, streptococcal toxic shock syndrome; In some severe forms of pharyngitis (e.g., severe mononucleosis ph...
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An acute upper airway obstruction is a blockage of the upper airway, which can be in the trachea, laryngeal (voice box), or pharyngeal (throat) areas.
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Nephritis is inflammation of the kidney. The most prevalent form of acute nephritis is glomerulonephritis .
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Peritonsillar abscess is a collection of infected material in the area around the tonsils. See also retropharyngeal abscess .
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Retropharyngeal abscess is a collection of pus in the tissues in the back of the throat. See also peritonsillar abscess .
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Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that may develop after an infection with streptococcus bacteria (such as strep throat or scarlet fever ) and can involve the heart, joints, skin, and brain.
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Rheumatic fever (RF) is an illness which arises as a complication of untreated or inadequately treated strep throat infection. Rheumatic fever can seriously damage the valves of the heart.
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Rheumatic fever (RF) is an illness that occurs as a complication of untreated or inadequately treated strep throat infection. Rheumatic fever causes inflammation of tissues and organs and can result in serious damage to the heart valves, joints, central nervous system and skin.
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Rheumatic fever (RF) is an illness that arises as a complication of untreated or inadequately treated strep throat infection. Rheumatic fever can seriously damage the valves of the heart.
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Septicemia is the presence of bacteria in the blood ( bacteremia ) and is often associated with severe disease.
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Blood poisoning, also known as septicemia or sepsis, occurs when the bloodstream becomes infected by bacteria (i.e.
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Toxic shock syndrome is a severe disease caused by a toxin made by Staphylococcus aureus , characterized by shock and multiple organ dysfunction.
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Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is an uncommon but potentially serious illness that occurs when poisonous substances (toxins) produced by certain bacteria enter the bloodstream. The toxins cause a type of blood poisoning caused by staphylococcal, or less commonly streptococcal, infections in the lungs, throat, skin or bone, or from injuries.
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