Strep Throat : Causes
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Causes could include:
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Beta-hemolytic streptococcus
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Strep throat is most common in children between the ages of 5 and 15, although it can happen in younger children and adults. Children younger than 3 can get strep infections, but these usually don't affect the throat. Strep throat is most common i...
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Diagnosis of a strep throat by a doctor begins with a physical examination of the throat and chest. The doctor will also look for signs of other illness, such as a sinus infection or bronchitis, and seek information about whether the patient has b...
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Most doctors who suspect strep throat recommend a rapid strep test to confirm the diagnosis. This painless Group A Streptococcus bacterium. (J.L. Carson. Custom Medical Stock Photo. Reproduced by permission.) test involves using a swab to remove a...
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Strep infection may produce a sudden, painful sore throat one to five days after exposure to the Streptococcus bacteria. The pain is indistinguishable from sore throats caused by viral infections. The infected patient usually feels tired and has a...
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A person with strep throat suddenly develops a painful sore throat one to five days after being exposed to the streptococcus bacteria. The pain is indistinguishable from sore throats caused by other diseases. The infected person usually feels tire...
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