Strep Throat: Meaning, Symptoms, Causes & Cure

What is STREP THROAT?

  • Posted: 08/21/2018
  • By: Alvizia Healthcare

Strep throat is an infection caused by bacteria called Group A Streptococcus also called “Strep”. Strep throat can occur at any age, but is most frequent among school aged children. Strep throat is a bacterial infection that can make your throat feel sore and scratchy. Treatment of strep throat is necessary, If untreated, strep throat can cause complications, such as kidney inflammation or rheumatic fever.

What are the symptoms of STREP THROAT?

The symptoms of strep throat develops within five days of exposure to the bacteria. The following are the prominent symptoms of Strep throat:

  • Fever
  • Sore throat
  • Swelling of areas around neck
  • Development of Red rash all over the body that feels like sandpaper. When this occurs, the illness is called “scarlet fever.”
  • Throat pain
  • Difficulty in swallowing
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Red and swollen tonsils, sometimes with white patches
  • Headache
  • Nausea or vomiting, especially in younger children
  • Body aches
  • Loss of appetite
  • Chills

    • Symptoms of Strep throat are similar to that of common viral fever. So it is necessary that the Doctor does proper test to check if you are suffering from Strep throat or not.
    Cause of STREP THROAT

    As mentioned earlier strep throat is caused by a bacteria called Group A Streptococcus also called “Strep” or Streptococcus pyogenes. Strep throat occurs when this bacteria enters the body. The following are the ways in which this bacteria can enter our body:

  • Spread of Strep bacteria through direct contact with mucus from the nose or throat of infected persons
  • Spread of Strep bacteria through the air by sneezing or coughing by an infected person
  • Sharing of food with infected person

    • How can STREP THROAT be treated?

    Treatment of Strep throat is important otherwise it can cause complications such as rheumatic fever and kidney disease, which may be life threatening. Strep throat can be treated with antibiotics. Proper medicines for the treatment of Strep throat is provided by Alvizia HealthCare and this is discussed in the medications section.
    The following are the prevention measures of Strep throat:

  • Cover the mouth when coughing or sneezing
  • Wash hands after wiping or blowing nose, coughing, and sneezing
  • Wash hands before preparing food. Proper hand cleaning is the best way to prevent all kinds of infections. Therefore it is important to clean your own hands regularly using soap and water or a sanitizer.
  • Don't share drinking glasses or eating utensils. Wash dishes in hot, soapy water or in a dishwasher
  • Drink a lot of liquids especially hot liquids such as lemon tea or normal tea
  • Avoid drinking cold liquid which will intensify the situation
  • Gargle with hot water and salt to relax the throat
  • Get enough rest and sleep

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