a throat infection caused by streptococcus bacteria; characterized by a sore throat, fever, and enlarged lymph nodes in the neck
A bacterial infection of the throat and tonsils, treated with antibiotics. Rare in children under 3.
One of the diseases caused by the streptococcal bacteria. Generally, symptoms include a sore throat, fever, swollen glands, and general body aches. Strep Throat is treated with antibiotics.
an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus
a particular kind of sore throat, caused by a specific bacteria called Streptococcus
This is an infection of the throat and tonsils by streptococcus bacteria. It is usually effectively treated with antibiotics.
Strep throat is an infection caused by a type of bacteria called streptococcus, which can lead to serious complications if not adequately treated.
An infection of the throat accompanied by fever and pain, caused by streptococcal bacteria. ( 4-22)
Streptococcal pharyngitis, or inflammation of the pharynx, usually caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. Symptoms include red and sore throat, difficulty in swallowing, fever, swollen neck lymph nodes, nausea and loss of appetite, among others.
Infection of the throat and tonsils caused by group A streptococci. Symptoms include sore throat, fever, chills, and enlarged tonsils with white spots (pus). Strep throat or streptococcal sore throat may be detected by immunofluorescence staining of material from throat swabs. If proper treatment, including antibiotic administration, is not given, rheumatic fever can result.
Strep throat (or "Streptococcal pharyngitis", or "Streptococcal Sore Throat") is a form of Group A streptococcal infection that affects the pharynx.