61. Go Ask Alice!: Strep Throat General Health. strep throat. Originally Published April 23, 2004 / Updated onMay 21, 2004. What is strep throat, and what can I do to get better? Dear Reader,. http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/2039.html

Mac users: please note that our site is optimized for the Safari browser General Health Strep throat Originally Published: April 23, 2004 Dear Alice, What is strep throat, and what can I do to get better? Dear Reader, Strep throat is an infection caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria. Symptoms include: severe sore throat, often with white patches on the tonsils fever swollen lymph nodes in the neck nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain (common in children with the illness) For those not already sick with strep throat, the cold, or the flu, it is most important to talk about how to prevent infection. While taking full advantage of all that the winter wonderland has to offer, keep in mind that frequent washing of your hands can stem the spread of unwanted seasonal guests such as the common cold. Scrub up especially after coughing or sneezing and before preparing food and eating. Alice Handwashing do's and don'ts Swollen uvula (The little thing that hangs in the back of your throat) Gangrene ... Send this page to a friend

62. Strep Throat FACTS ABOUT. strep throat. strep throat is an infection caused by theStreptococcus pyogenes (strep) bacteria. The infection is more http://www.nwhu.on.ca/strep.htm

FACTS ABOUT Strep Throat Strep throat is an infection caused by the Streptococcus pyogenes (strep) bacteria. The infection is more common in children than in adults. Children with strep throat often have a fever and complain of a sore throat, headache and stomach-ache. They may also have swollen, tender glands in the neck, or sores around the nose. Scarlet fever, a rare form of strep infection, is characterized by a sore throat, more general symptoms, such as fatigue, and a red rash on the body that feels like sandpaper. Some children can get very serious complications, such as rheumatic fever, if the infection is not treated completely with antibiotics. The strep bacteria are found in an infected person's saliva. The infection spreads through the air when the infected person talks, coughs or sneezes. The spread of infection can be stopped by treating the infected person with an antibiotic. It is difficult to diagnose strep throat just by looking at the throat. The physician has to take a culture (or swab) of the throat to see if strep bacteria are present. If strep throat is diagnosed, the physician will prescribe an antibiotic, usually penicillin. This medication comes in the form of a pill, a liquid or an injection. If treatment is begun soon after the infection has started, the child will feel better very soon. This treatment may also prevent the serious complication that can result from strep throat. Things Parents Can Do Watch your child for signs of strep throat if another child has it.

63. Communicable Diseases - Strep Throat/Scarlet Fever strep throat/Scarlet Fever. What is strep throat/scarlet fever? When thebacteria infect the throat, the illness is called strep throat. http://www.state.hi.us/doh/resource/comm_dis/cddstrep.htm

64. Pharyngitis/ Strep Throat Back to table of contents. Pharyngitis/ strep throat Clinical featuresof Group A Beta Hemolytic Strep Pharyngitis unusual before http://pedclerk.bsd.uchicago.edu/pharyngitis.html

Back to table of contents Pharyngitis/ Strep Throat Clinical features of Group A Beta Hemolytic Strep Pharyngitis unusual before three years of age and greatest between 5-15 Sore throat-usually sudden onset Fever Abdominal pain/vomiting Absence of runny nose, conjunctivitis, diarrhea, and cough More frequent in late winter and spring, uncommon in summer transmitted by oral and nasal secretions Physical findings in Streptococcal Pharyngitis red pharynx with exudate on tonsils and petechiae on soft palate bilateral tender anterior cervical adenopathy Scarlet Fever- sandpapery red rash that is primarily on the trunk. There is circum- oral pallor and a strawberry tongue. There may be Pasita lines in the antecubital fossa area. May be accentuated in the underpants area. Can be pruritic and will often peel at the end of the illness. Patients with scarlet fever are not sicker than others without rash. Sensitive and specificity not high enough to make the diagnosis without culture confirmation. Viral causes of pharyngitis -often will have cough, conjunctivitis, hoarseness and rhinorrhea

65. Is It A Strep Throat Symptom, Or Is It Viral? Wondering if you have a strep throat symptom? By Brian Benjamin Carter, MSci,LAc. Is sore throat always a strep throat symptom? How about high fever? http://www.pulsemed.org/strep-throat-symptom.htm

TM Strep Throat Symptom Updated December 24, 2003 Back Issues Columnists Links Find Acupuncturists and Herbalists ... About The PULSE Read These Great Articles at Home or in Your Office: Get The Pulse Newsletter Mailed to Your Doorstep Twice Per Month! Wondering if you have a strep throat symptom? By Brian Benjamin Carter, MSci, LAc Brian is an author and public speaker. He is currently writing several books on the topics of fertility, prevention, and weight loss. Brian practices acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in sunny San Diego, California. Is sore throat always a strep throat symptom? How about high fever? The symptoms of strep throat vary a bit, depending on whether it's an adult or a child who has it. However, for both age groups, sore throat is number one - this symptom can come on very quickly. Most sore throats are viral, and these improve without any treatment - strep throat is bacterial. The sore throat means throat pain and great difficulty swallowing. Both groups also have the strep throat symptom of red and swollen tonsils . The tonsils may have white streaks, or patches of pus, or they may have a gray or white coating on them.

66. The Streptococcus streptococci, S. pyogenes, or group A streptococci, has been implicated as the etiologicagent of acute pharyngitis ( strep throat ), impetigo, rheumatic fever http://www.rockefeller.edu/vaf/strep.htm

The Streptococcus: A Brief Introduction to the Streptococci Streptococcus: chains of nearly spherical bacteria. The genus Streptococcus is comprised of a wide variety of both pathogenic and commensal gram-positive bacteria which are found to inhabit a wide range of hosts, including humans, horses, pigs and cows. Within the host, streptococci are often found to colonize the mucosal surfaces of the mouth, nares and pharynx. However, in certain circumstances, they may also inhabit the skin, heart or muscle tissue Pathogenic streptococci of man include S. pyogenes, S. pneumoniae , and S. faecalis . Among the pathogenic hemolytic streptococci S. pyogenes , or group A streptococci , has been implicated as the etiologic agent of acute pharyngitis ("strep throat"), impetigo, rheumatic fever, scarlet fever, glomerulonephritis, and invasive fasciitis. A peptidoglycan cell wall, containing muramic acid and glucosamine, is common to all streptococci. Pathogenic streptococci have also been classified into groups according to carbohydrate antigens associated with the cell wall. Group A streptococci may be further subdivided according to the variety of M protein expressed on the cell surface. M protein serotype has also been found to strongly correlate with the disease caused by a particular strain of streptococci.

67. Strep Throat strep throat. Group A Streptococcus is one of the most significant pathogens responsiblefor illnesses such as tonsillitis and pharyngitis in young adults. http://www.indiana.edu/~health/strep.html

Indiana University Health Center 600 N Jordan Bloomington IN 47405 IUHC Home Page General Information Health Topics After Hours Care ... SEARCH Strep Throat Group A Streptococcus is one of the most significant pathogens responsible for illnesses such as tonsillitis and pharyngitis in young adults. Early diagnosis and treatment result in more rapid resolution of the symptoms of the infection and help to prevent further complications such as rheumatic fever or acute glomerulonephritis. The lab employs two methods to detect Group A Strep. One test is a Strep A culture. The other is a Rapid Strep test that can give a result within minutes. Consultation with a Health Center care provider is required in order for you to be properly diagnosed with this infection. More Information: Sore Throat

68. Strep Throat Basics What Is strep throat? Although strep throat feels awful, it can be cured easilythese days with antibiotics such as penicillin or erythromycin. http://www.hipusa.com/eTools/webmd/A-Z_Encyclopedia/strepthroatbasics.htm

The Basics Symptoms Treatment Prevention What Is Strep Throat? If you're feeling fine one moment, then suddenly your throat is killing you, you're running a high fever, and all your energy has vanished in a haze of illness, you probably have strep throat. "Strep," in this case, stands for Streptococcus pyogenes , a common strain of bacteria that can live in your throat and nose for months without causing any harm. Tests show that about 18% of healthy people have the strep bug living uneventfully in their mouths or throats. Once in a while, however, these bugs turn ugly on you. Maybe you've been under too much stress, or your immune system has been overtaxed with fighting a virus such as a common cold or the flu. Or perhaps you've picked up a bug from an infected person. Whatever the reason, the normally quiet strep organisms can suddenly start spewing out toxins and inflammatory substances to bring on the sore throat and other symptoms. Although strep throat feels awful, it can be cured easily these days with antibiotics such as penicillin or erythromycin. In fact, one of the biggest problems with it is getting people to seek treatment. Because a fever and sore throat are also symptoms of colds and the flu, strep throat is often mistaken for these ailments. But colds and flu normally take several days to develop, and most of the time they are accompanied by a cough, stuffy or runny nose, and headache. A strep throat, by contrast, usually arrives in a hurry and without any other cold or flu symptoms.

69. Strep Throat Symptoms Although by definition strep throat is caused by the Streptococcus pyogenes bug,other bacteria can occasionally invade the throat and cause similar symptoms. http://www.hipusa.com/eTools/webmd/A-Z_Encyclopedia/strepthroatsymptoms.htm

The Basics Symptoms Treatment Prevention What Are the Symptoms? Sore throat that comes on rapidly. Back of the throat that is raw and red. White pus on tonsils. Tender, high lymph nodes in neck. Absence of cough, stuffy nose, or other upper-respiratory symptoms. Although by definition strep throat is caused by the Streptococcus pyogenes bug, other bacteria can occasionally invade the throat and cause similar symptoms. Other possible invaders: staphylococcus neisseria , and Hemophilus influenzae People usually develop strep throat when their immune systems are not functioning at their peak. Stress, overwork, exhaustion, and fights with viral infections can weaken the body's defenses and set up attacks of strep throat. And like other throat infections, strep throat also tends to occur during the colder months. Reviewed by Gary D. Vogin , MD, December 2001. The Basics Symptoms Treatment Prevention

70. JAMA -- Sign In Page Does This Patient Have strep throat? Objective To review the precision andaccuracy of the clinical examination in diagnosing strep throat. http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/284/22/2912

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71. Health Library - symptoms, treatment options, and prevention. strep throat. Topic Overview.What is strep throat? strep throat is an infection http://yalenewhavenhealth.org/library/healthguide/IllnessConditions/topic.asp?hw

72. Strep Throat (12-36 Months) Home Toddler Illnesses Injuries Ato-Z index strep throat Approved bythe BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board. How is strep throat treated? http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/toddler/toddlerills/11391.html

var ACM, oPopup, oDefPopup, offsetTop=10, offsetLeft=10; You seem to have disabled JavaScript. To take full advantage of our site and functionality, we recommend you enable Javascript. How? Preconception Pregnancy Baby ... A-to-Z index Strep throat Approved by the BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board By the BabyCenter editorial staff My child is complaining of a sore throat; what are the chances that it's a strep throat? Does my child need to see a doctor right away? How is strep throat treated? How contagious is it? ... Related Links My child is complaining of a sore throat; what are the chances that it's a strep throat? About one in 10. The first place to look for clues is inside your toddler's mouth. Are his tonsils swollen, bright red, flecked with white? These are the clearest and most common signatures of infection by the streptococcus bacteria. A fever above 101 degrees F, chills, and a noticeable swelling and soreness of the glands in the neck just under the jaw are also warning signs. A bad cold or the flu can cause such symptoms, too, and they often show up at the same time of year, between October and April. But a strep throat usually lasts longer than a plain old

73. Strep Throat - Medical Dictionary Definitions Of Popular Medical Terms MedicineNet Home MedTerms medical dictionary AZ List strep throat. Advanced Search. strep throat Index. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5567

74. AllRefer Health - Strep Throat (Pharyngitis - Streptococcal, Streptococcal Phary strep throat (Pharyngitis Streptococcal, Streptococcal Pharyngitis) informationcenter covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence http://health.allrefer.com/health/pharyngitis-streptococcal-info.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia You are here : AllRefer.com Health Strep Throat Strep Throat Definition Prevention Treatment Expectations or Prognosis ... Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Pharyngitis - Streptococcal, Streptococcal Pharyngitis Definition Strep throat is caused by Streptococcus bacteria. It is the most common bacterial infection of the throat. Throat Anatomy Erythema Multiforme, Circular Lesions - Hands Erythema Multiforme, Target Lesions on the Palm Erythema Multiforme on the Leg Exfoliation Following Erythroderma Strep throat is most common in children between the ages of 5 and 15. It can happen in younger children and in adults, but is unusual before the third birthday. Children younger than 3 can get strep infections, but these are usually not primarily of the throat. Strep throat is most common in the late fall, winter, and early spring. The infection is spread by person-to-person contact with nasal secretions or saliva, often among family or household members.

75. Strep Throat: Health Topics: UI Health Care strep throat. strep throat is an infection of the throat by the streptococcusbacteria. strep throat is most common in children aged 5 to 10. http://www.uihealthcare.com/topics/earnosethroat/earn4458.html

Health Topics Category Index Health Topics for Ear, Nose and Throat Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Oncology Program ... Otolaryngology Clinics - UI Health Care's digital library Read this month's health-e-newsletter Send comments and questions to staff@uihealthcare.com University of Iowa Strep Throat Strep throat is an infection of the throat by the streptococcus bacteria. Strep throat is very contagious and is spread through person to person contact. Symptoms usually occur within 2 to 7 days after exposure. If untreated, this throat infection can lead to serious lifelong problems. Strep throat is most common in children aged 5 to 10. It occurs most often between October and April. The bacteria may be present in some people without causing symptoms, but can still be spread to others. These individuals are called carriers, and up to 20% of school children may be carriers. Pets may also be carriers. Symptoms may include: severe sore throat fever bright red tonsils and throat white or yellow spots at back of throat a swollen, tender neck

76. FamilyFun: Health Encyclopedia: Strep Throat strep throat. This infection of the upper respiratory tract is caused by bacteriaof the Streptococcus family. strep throat is most common in winter and spring. http://familyfun.go.com/parenting/child/health/childhealth/dony89enc_strep/

Search FamilyFun Tools Parent Problem Solver Field Guide to Parenting Pregnancy Calendar ... Solutions A to Z Strep Throat This infection of the upper respiratory tract is caused by bacteria of the Streptococcus family. Though streptococci are the most common bacterial causes of repiratory infections, strep infections are much less common than viral respiratory infections ( colds ), which may have similar symptoms. Strep throat is most common in winter and spring. Children with strep throat also may develop a skin rash known as scarlet fever HOW DOES STREP THROAT DEVELOP? Strep bacteria spread from person to person in droplets expelled during coughing and sneezing. Usually, however, close contact, such as sharing eating utensils or playing face-to-face, is needed for the bacteria to spread. Outbreaks of strep throat can occur in communities, day care centers, schools and families. WHEN SHOULD I SUSPECT THAT MY CHILD HAS STREP THROAT? Symptoms of strep throat include fever sore throat , severe pain on swallowing, tender and swollen lymph glands in the neck, malaise and nausea. The throat and soft palate are red, swollen and frequently coated with a yellowish-white material. There is usually no cough. Fever typically lasts for one to three days, and sore throat persists for approximately five days.

77. AAP - Antibiotic Treatment For Strep Throat: Review Article And Commentary Antibiotic Treatment for strep throat Review Article and CommentaryPosted April 8, 2004. Below is a link to the review article http://www.aap.org/new/strep404.htm

Antibiotic Treatment for Strep Throat: Review Article and Commentary Posted: April 8, 2004 Below is a link to the review article on antibiotic treatment for strep throat by Casey and Pichichero, which appeared in this month's (April) issue of Pediatrics The commentary by Shulman and Gerber, providing a different perspective, was to have appeared in the same issue. However, due to an editorial error, the commentary was omitted. The commentary will be published in the June issue of Pediatrics , but is being made available below in the meantime. Note: both files are in PDF format. Review Article by Casey and Pichichero (17 pages) Commentary by Shulman and Gerber (4 pages) Site map Contact us Privacy statement About us ... Home

78. Strep Throat strep throat is an infection of the tissues in the back of the throat (pharynx)and/or the tonsils or adenoids . Strep. strep throat. Topic Overview. http://www.bchealthguide.org/kbase/topic/major/hw54745/descrip.htm

document.write(''); var hwPrint=1; var hwDocHWID="hw54745"; var hwDocTitle="Strep Throat"; var hwRank="1"; var hwSectionHWID="hw54747"; var hwSectionTitle="Topic Overview"; var hwSource="cn6.0"; var hwProdCfgSerNo="wsh_html_031_s"; var hwDocType="MAJOR-TOPIC"; Strep Throat Topic Overview What is strep throat? Strep throat is an infection of the tissues in the back of the throat (pharynx) and/or the tonsils or adenoids . The tissues become irritated and inflamed, causing a sudden, severe sore throat that may also be referred to as acute pharyngitis. What causes strep throat? Strep throat is caused by streptococcal (strep) bacteria. There are many different strains of strep bacteria, some of which cause more serious illness than others. The type of strep that most commonly infects the throat is called group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GABS). Other types that can sometimes infect the throat are groups C and G strep bacteria. A strep throat infection is not as common as a sore throat caused by a virus. Who is affected by strep throat?

79. EHow.com: How To Treat Strep Throat How to Treat strep throat. Almost 20 percent of Americans throats and aresymptomfree. strep throat does not necessarily need to be treated. http://www.ehow.com/how_9507_treat-strep-throat.html

More Than 15,000 How-to Solutions How to: Home Health Center > Conditions and Treatments How to Treat Strep Throat Almost 20 percent of Americans have strep bacteria in their throats and are symptom-free. Strep throat does not necessarily need to be treated. However, some untreated cases can deteriorate into scarlet fever, joint disorders or heart conditions. Steps: See your doctor for a throat culture. An instant strep throat test can tell you if you have strep throat in less than 30 minutes. Take antibiotics as ordered by your doctor - generally 250 mg of penicillin G orally every six hours. The penicillin family is very effective in killing the strep bacteria. Check your temperature twice a day, to assess the severity of your infection. (See "How To Diagnose Strep Throat.") Take aspirin, if you are an adult, to reduce fever and inflammation. Give acetaminophen to children as recommended by your doctor. Suck on throat lozenges - especially those containing menthol, benzocaine or phenol, which will help numb the throat, if you are an adult. Give children cough drops or hard candy.

80. EHow.com: How To Diagnose Strep Throat How to Diagnose strep throat. Streptococcus bacteria causes severe sore throatpain associated with strep throat. How to Diagnose strep throat. http://www.ehow.com/how_9509_diagnose-strep-throat.html

More Than 15,000 How-to Solutions How to: Home Health Center > Conditions and Treatments How to Diagnose Strep Throat Streptococcus bacteria causes severe sore throat pain associated with strep throat. Strep is a common but serious bacteria that can spread to the heart valves if left untreated. Examining your throat and evaluating related symptoms will help you to know if you have strep throat. Steps: Take your temperature. If you have strep, your temperature will be 100 degrees F or higher. Examine your throat. Get a bright flashlight or bendable-arm lamp. Position your face in front of a mirror. Shine the light onto the back of your throat. Look for severe redness or red patches near and on your tonsils and the roof of your mouth, a possible sign of strep throat. Look for white spots or pus patches inside your mouth, as well as a white furriness coating on your tongue - other possible signs of strep. Assess your ability to swallow. When you take a sip of water, do you have to gulp it past your throat? Does the liquid feel like it's getting stuck in your throat? This means your throat is swollen, due to inflammation, and is another possible indication of strep throat.

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