https://padlet.com/mbscott01/yf6hutk8hkio Streptococcus en-us 2019-12-01 04:37:37 UTC 2019-12-01 05:44:03 UTC hello@padlet.com mbscott01 https://padlet.com/mbscott01/yf6hutk8hkio/wish/418079574 Strep throat is a contagious disease caused by infection with streptococcal bacteria, which causes inflammation and swelling of the mucous membranes lining the back of the throat, and the tonsils.]]> 2019-12-01 04:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mbscott01/yf6hutk8hkio/wish/418079574 mbscott01 https://padlet.com/mbscott01/yf6hutk8hkio/wish/418080894 1. red and white patches on throat
2. headache
3. lower stomach pain
4. fever]]> 2019-12-01 04:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mbscott01/yf6hutk8hkio/wish/418080894 mbscott01 https://padlet.com/mbscott01/yf6hutk8hkio/wish/418081287 Penicillin and amoxicllin are typically prescribed to treat strep throat.]]> 2019-12-01 05:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mbscott01/yf6hutk8hkio/wish/418081287 mbscott01 https://padlet.com/mbscott01/yf6hutk8hkio/wish/418081554 1. if you want to prevent strep throat, washing your hands thoroughly can make a difference.
2. Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze.
3. Don't share personal items like drinking glasses or eating utensils.]]> 2019-12-01 05:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mbscott01/yf6hutk8hkio/wish/418081554 mbscott01 https://padlet.com/mbscott01/yf6hutk8hkio/wish/418082201 In the picture below is Anton Van Leewenhoek, a scientist and microbiologist that discovered strep throat.]]> 2019-12-01 05:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mbscott01/yf6hutk8hkio/wish/418082201 mbscott01 https://padlet.com/mbscott01/yf6hutk8hkio/wish/418082787 Once the streptococcus bacteria group A enters your nose or mouth, the germs will attack the tissues of your throat. Certain areas of the throat may even swell, like your tonsils, which is a sign that your immune system is trying to fight off infection. As the bacteria grow, the pain in your throat will develop and you may have a fever that signals your body is still fighting.]]> 2019-12-01 05:16:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mbscott01/yf6hutk8hkio/wish/418082787 mbscott01 https://padlet.com/mbscott01/yf6hutk8hkio/wish/418083325 Anybody can get step throat, but it is most common in kids and teens.]]> 2019-12-01 05:21:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mbscott01/yf6hutk8hkio/wish/418083325 mbscott01 https://padlet.com/mbscott01/yf6hutk8hkio/wish/418083551 1. Sometimes people with strep can develop a red rash all over the body that feels like sandpaper.
2. People can also harbor Strep bacteria in their throats, but not feel sick at all (they are called "carriers").]]> 2019-12-01 05:23:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mbscott01/yf6hutk8hkio/wish/418083551 mbscott01 https://padlet.com/mbscott01/yf6hutk8hkio/wish/418083891 On average, about 5,623,780 humans die from strep throat every year.]]> 2019-12-01 05:26:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mbscott01/yf6hutk8hkio/wish/418083891 mbscott01 https://padlet.com/mbscott01/yf6hutk8hkio/wish/418084246 The cause of strep throat is bacteria known as Streptococcus pyogenes. They can spread through airborne droplets when someone with the infection coughes or sneezes, or through shared food or drinks.]]> 2019-12-01 05:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mbscott01/yf6hutk8hkio/wish/418084246