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Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by Group A Streptococcus. Viruses or symptoms from seasonal allergies cause most sore throats.

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Strep throat spreads like other common illnesses that impact the respiratory system.

✅Coughing or sneezing
✅Sharing items that touch the mouth, like water bottles, eating utensils, lip balm and other items
✅Touching a contaminated surface or item and then touching your mouth or nose

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✅Fever
✅Pain, especially when swallowing
✅Abrupt start of sore throat
✅White patches or pus on tonsils
✅Swollen or red tonsils
✅Red spots on the roof of the mouth

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A simple throat swab test detects strep. The back of the throat is swabbed then the swab is tested for the presence of Group A Strep.

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✅Rheumatic fever
✅Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
✅Sinus infections or ear infections
✅Abscesses on or near the tonsils

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It’s best to stay home and avoid contact with others until you begin treatment with antibiotics. Keep children home from school, daycare, and other activities.

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