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http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/tc/strep-throat-topic-overview

http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/lung/strep_throat.html

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/strep-throat/basics/definition/con-20022811

http://www.medicinenet.com/strep_throat_gas/article.htm

http://www.healthline.com/health/strep-throat#Overview

http://www.healthcommunities.com/strep-throat/children/overview-of-strep-throat.shtml

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001663/

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Kidney problems

Organ problems

Heart disease

Scarlet fever

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Depletes energy from the body

Scratchy throat

Fever

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In late fall, winter, and early spring is when strep goes around the most. As of right now, about 15% of Americans are dealing with the common infection.

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The most common outbreak 0f strep throat occurs in ages 5 through 15 years old. Every year, an estimated number of 9,000-11,500 people catch strep throat.

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Antibiotics (Penicillin)

Home Remedies

Tonsillectomy

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Direct contact with saliva or fluids from the nose or mouth of an infected person can transfer strep throat to your body. Crowded areas like schools or nursing homes are most infected.

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Tonsillitis- Inflammation (swelling) of the tonsils. Strep throat causes tonsil swelling.

Rheumatic fever- Inflammatory disease that may develop after an infection with group A Streptococcus bacteria (such as strep throat or scarlet fever). The disease can affect the heart, joints, skin, and brain.

Streptococcus- Genus of spherical Gram-positive bacteria belonging to the phylum Firmicutes and the lactic acid bacteria group.

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The main signs of having strep throat are:

Sudden, severe throat ache

Pain when swallowing

Fever over 101.

Swollen tonsils and lymph nodes

White or yellow spots on the back of a red throat

Headache

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This is caused by streptococcal bacterial infection of the mucous membranes lining the throat or pharynx.

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Strep throat is a bacterial infection in the throat and the tonsils. The throat gets irritated and inflamed, causing a sudden, severe sore throat.