Strep throat, symptoms and cures.

Strep throat, caused by group A strep bacteria, can be identified by symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, red and swollen tonsils, swollen lymph glands, fever, and headache or stomach pain. Distinguishing it from a common sore throat is crucial as strep throat requires antibiotic treatment and can be contagious. Typical sore throats usually heal within a week with milder symptoms.

March 16, 2024
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