Strep throat

A bacterial infection that may cause a sore, scratchy throat.
The infection is generally transmitted by direct contact with the mucus or sores of someone else with strep.
Common symptoms include sore throat, fever, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck. Rarely, complications can involve the heart or kidneys.
Treatment is important to reduce complications. Oral antibiotics like penicillin, amoxicillin, cephalexin, or azithromycin are commonly used. Other medicines such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen can help with pain and fever.
Very common
More than 3 million US cases per year
Spreads easily
Treatable by a medical professional
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging often required
Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
==Symptoms==
Pain circumstances: can occur while swallowing
Whole body: fever, chills, or malaise
Gastrointestinal: nausea or vomiting
Also common: sore throat, enlarged neck lymph nodes, swollen tonsils, tender lymph nodes, tonsillar exudate, bad breath, or headache
==Treatments==
*Medication
Category:Bacteria
Category:Short-term
Category:Ear, nose, and throat
Category:Throat