An infection of the throat by a streptococcus.
Infection of the throat, tonsils, and sometimes the skin with the bacterium streptococcus, the same organism that causes glomerulonephritis, a severe kind of kidney and urological disorder, and scarlet fever. Streptococcus is today treatable by antibiotics, but if the infection is not fully cleared up, rheumatic fever may result.
An inflammation of the section of the throat located between the tonsils and the larynx, or voice box. Strep throat is usually caused by an infection with group A streptococcal bacteria. The illness is spread via direct person-to-person contact with infected nasal secretions or saliva. Not all patients have symptoms, and the bacteria can exist in the throat of a healthy person without producing symptoms. Others may have such mild symptoms that they do not seek medical attention.
An infection of the throat with streptococcus bacteria: it is most common in children and symptoms range from minor discomfort to sore throat, fever, general malaise and enlarged LYMPH nodes in the neck. The body’s immune response to the bacterium can result in certain other conditions developing after a week or two, including rheumatic fever, glomerulonephritis or reactive athritis. Penicillin is the treatment of choice.
Streptococcal pharyngitis, commonly known as strep throat, is an infection caused by Streptococcus bacteria. Symptoms of this condition encompass a painful throat, chills, fever, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck.
A streptococcal throat infection primarily prevalent among children. The bacteria responsible for this infection are transmitted through droplets released into the air via coughing or breathing.
In certain individuals, the bacteria provoke no noticeable symptoms. Conversely, others experience a sore throat, fever, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck. Occasionally, the bacterial toxins lead to the development of a rash.
Typically, treatment involves the administration of a penicillin medication. If left untreated, strep throat can potentially result in glomerulonephritis (kidney inflammation) or rheumatic fever.