It causes a severe sore throat, fever, swollen and tender neck glands, headache, stomach ache. It can occur with a cough, runny nose, or other cold symptoms.
Strept throat is spread through contact with drainage from the mouth and nose.
Symptoms occur about 2 to 5 days after exposure. Children under 3 years old generally have a natural immunity to Strept throat. Many viral infections can cause sore throat and taste changes, therefore culture is the only way to diagnosis the illness. Antibiotics are used for treatment of Strept throat. It is essential to take the antibiotic as prescribed and finish your antibiotic unless otherwise instructed by your health care provider.