https://padlet.com/mkfishwick01/dzibxspj4j0e Streptococcal Pharyngitis (strep throat) en-us 2017-11-26 17:11:45 UTC 2024-10-14 01:36:35 UTC hello@padlet.com mkfishwick01 https://padlet.com/mkfishwick01/dzibxspj4j0e/wish/210169857 Strep throat is a bacterial infection that causes inflammation and pain in the throat. The cause of strep throat is bacteria known as Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as group A streptococcus.

]]> 2017-11-26 17:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mkfishwick01/dzibxspj4j0e/wish/210169857 mkfishwick01 https://padlet.com/mkfishwick01/dzibxspj4j0e/wish/210170682 Strep throat is especially common in children between the ages of 5 and 15. However, it can affect children and adults of all ages.]]> 2017-11-26 17:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mkfishwick01/dzibxspj4j0e/wish/210170682 mkfishwick01 https://padlet.com/mkfishwick01/dzibxspj4j0e/wish/210170994 Most common symptoms include sore throat, fever, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck. Rarely, complications can involve the heart or kidneys. ]]> 2017-11-26 17:43:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mkfishwick01/dzibxspj4j0e/wish/210170994 mkfishwick01 https://padlet.com/mkfishwick01/dzibxspj4j0e/wish/210171631 The best preventive measure against strep throat involves instituting measures to minimize the spread of the illness to others. Do not share food and drinks, napkins, handkerchiefs, or towels because infection may spread by these objects of personal use. Cover the mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough, this helps prevent the release of infected airborne droplets. Washing the hands frequently will decrease the chances of both the infected person and uninfected individuals from spreading the bacteria to others and uninfected individuals acquiring the infection.]]> 2017-11-26 17:48:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mkfishwick01/dzibxspj4j0e/wish/210171631 mkfishwick01 https://padlet.com/mkfishwick01/dzibxspj4j0e/wish/210172402 Treatments for strep throat include home remedies to sooth symptoms such as sore throat, extra sleep, hydration, and herbal teas. Strep throat must be treated with antibiotics to resolve the infection.]]> 2017-11-26 17:52:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mkfishwick01/dzibxspj4j0e/wish/210172402 mkfishwick01 https://padlet.com/mkfishwick01/dzibxspj4j0e/wish/210172892 2017-11-26 17:55:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mkfishwick01/dzibxspj4j0e/wish/210172892 mkfishwick01 https://padlet.com/mkfishwick01/dzibxspj4j0e/wish/210173590 2017-11-26 18:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mkfishwick01/dzibxspj4j0e/wish/210173590 mkfishwick01 https://padlet.com/mkfishwick01/dzibxspj4j0e/wish/210174072 2017-11-26 18:02:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mkfishwick01/dzibxspj4j0e/wish/210174072 mkfishwick01 https://padlet.com/mkfishwick01/dzibxspj4j0e/wish/210174196 2017-11-26 18:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mkfishwick01/dzibxspj4j0e/wish/210174196 mkfishwick01 https://padlet.com/mkfishwick01/dzibxspj4j0e/wish/210174442 2017-11-26 18:04:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mkfishwick01/dzibxspj4j0e/wish/210174442