Mallory Mabus by Mallory Mabus https://padlet.com/mallorymabus/zyowddlbzbvt Streptococcus en-us 2018-04-16 21:56:48 UTC 2018-04-16 23:11:19 UTC hello@padlet.com How can you prevent it? mallorymabus https://padlet.com/mallorymabus/zyowddlbzbvt/wish/252360772 -If you want to prevent strep throat, washing your hands thoroughly can make a difference.
-Aside from washing your hands, switching from processed food to organic and real food is a crucial step in preventing strep throat and other diseases.

]]> 2018-04-16 22:28:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mallorymabus/zyowddlbzbvt/wish/252360772 Who can get it? mallorymabus https://padlet.com/mallorymabus/zyowddlbzbvt/wish/252360972 Anybody can get strep throat, but it is most common in kids and teens]]> 2018-04-16 22:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mallorymabus/zyowddlbzbvt/wish/252360972 Treatment mallorymabus https://padlet.com/mallorymabus/zyowddlbzbvt/wish/252361099 Penicillin and amoxicillin are typically prescribed to treat strep throat.]]> 2018-04-16 22:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mallorymabus/zyowddlbzbvt/wish/252361099 What is the cause? mallorymabus https://padlet.com/mallorymabus/zyowddlbzbvt/wish/252361241 The cause of strep throat is bacteria known as Streptococcus pyogenes. They can spread through airborne droplets when someone with the infection coughs or sneezes, or through shared food or drinks.]]> 2018-04-16 22:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mallorymabus/zyowddlbzbvt/wish/252361241 Symptoms of Strep Throat mallorymabus https://padlet.com/mallorymabus/zyowddlbzbvt/wish/252361302 - red and white patches on throat
-headache
-lower stomach pain
-fever]]> 2018-04-16 22:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mallorymabus/zyowddlbzbvt/wish/252361302 History of Strep Throat mallorymabus https://padlet.com/mallorymabus/zyowddlbzbvt/wish/252361701 Pictured is Anton Van Leewenhoek, a scientist and microbiologist that discovered strep throat.]]> 2018-04-16 22:35:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mallorymabus/zyowddlbzbvt/wish/252361701 How does it affect the body? mallorymabus https://padlet.com/mallorymabus/zyowddlbzbvt/wish/252361761 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.]]> 2018-04-16 22:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mallorymabus/zyowddlbzbvt/wish/252361761 Streptococcus- Strep Throat mallorymabus https://padlet.com/mallorymabus/zyowddlbzbvt/wish/252364363 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.]]> 2018-04-16 22:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mallorymabus/zyowddlbzbvt/wish/252364363 Important Facts mallorymabus https://padlet.com/mallorymabus/zyowddlbzbvt/wish/252364506  -Sometimes people with Strep can develop a red rash all over the body that feels like sandpaper.
-People can also harbor Strep bacteria in their throats but not feel sick at all (they are called “carriers”). ]]> 2018-04-16 23:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mallorymabus/zyowddlbzbvt/wish/252364506 Did you know? mallorymabus https://padlet.com/mallorymabus/zyowddlbzbvt/wish/252365353 On average, about 5,623,780 people die from strep throat every year. ]]> 2018-04-16 23:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mallorymabus/zyowddlbzbvt/wish/252365353