Strep Throat by

1. CDC page

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Strep throat: All you need to know.

2. What is strep Throat

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Strep throat is a bacterial infection that can make your throat feel sore and scratchy. Strep throat accounts for only a small portion of sore throats.

If untreated, strep throat can cause complications, such as kidney inflammation or rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever can lead to painful and inflamed joints, a specific type of rash, or heart valve damage.

Strep throat is most common in children, but it affects people of all ages. If you or your child has signs or symptoms of strep throat, see your doctor for prompt testing and treatment.

3. Bacteria causing Strep Throat

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Strep throat is an infection of the throat and tonsils caused by a bacteria called group A streptococcus, which is also known as Streptococcus pyogenes. This bacteria lives in the nose and throat. You can get the infection from someone who is carrying strep A bacteria or is sick from it.

Anyone can get strep throat, but it's most common in children and teens.

4. picture of streptococcus pyogenes

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5. Three signs and symptoms of Strep Throat

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Three common symptoms of Strep Throat is high fever, sore throat, and swollen tonsils.

6. Diagnosis/ treatment

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A few main treatments for strep throat are antibiotics and pain relievers such as Ibuprofen.

7. Research on Strep Throat

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Conclusion: The scores proposed in the implemented guideline seem inappropriate to lower antibiotic prescriptions for sore throat, but better adherence of practitioners to negative RADTs should lead to fewer prescriptions.

8. Infographic

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9. featured scientist

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She has put more emphasis on what families should know about Strep throat and how parents can help their kids at home.

10. YouTube video

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