What is strep throught?
What is strep throat? Strep throat is an infection caused by bacteria. It is called “strep” because the bacteria that causes the infection is called streptococcus. What are the symptoms of strep throat? Adults who have strep throat may have the following symptoms: Sore throat Fever Swollen neck glands Headache Child who have strep throat may have the following symptoms: Sore throat Fever Stomach pain Vomiting Red rash with small spots that is worse under the arms and in skin creases Swollen neck glands How is strep throat treated? Your doctor will give you or your child an antibiotic. Antibiotics kill bacteria, which helps ease the symptoms of strep throat and helps it go away a little faster. It can also prevent a few rare but serious conditions that people who have strep throat might develop, such as rheumatic fever or tonsillitis. It is important to take all of the medicine your doctor gives you. Should all sore throats be treated with antibiotics? No. Not every sore throat is strep
