strep throat
Contagious throat infection
Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the throat caused by group A Streptococcus, characterized by severe sore throat, fever, and swollen lymph nodes.
Unlike viral sore throats, strep requires antibiotic treatment to prevent complications.
The informal name comes from the shortening of streptococcal.
The doctor did a rapid test to check for strep throat.
Painful or annoyed
- painfulCausing hurt or ache
- scratchyRough and irritating
- swollenAbnormally enlarged
- inflamedProvoked or medically irritated
fever · chills · difficulty swallowing · tender · raw · burning · hoarse · malaise
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- penicillinFungus-derived infection fighter
- amoxicillinPenicillin-type bacteria killer
- azithromycinMacrolide antibacterial medication
- cephalosporinsClass of antimicrobial drugs
clindamycin · prescription · rest · fluids · lozenges · acetaminophen · ibuprofen · humidifier
Streptococcal infection with rash
- rheumatic feverStreptococcal infection's systemic inflammatory sequel
- abscessLocalized pus collection
- ear infectionInflamed auditory canal
- sinusitisInflamed nasal cavities
mastoiditis · toxic shock · recurrence · chronic · tonsillectomy
Transmissible between people
- transmissionSending of information
- spreadTo distribute widely
- infectiousAble to spread disease
- dropletsMinute liquid globules
coughing · sneezing · handwashing · sanitizer · hygiene · isolation · communicable · exposure
Muscular throat cavity
- tonsilsThroat's lymphoid tissue
- lymph nodesImmune system filters
- adenoidsNasal lymphoid tissue
- uvulaSoft palate pendant
soft palate · oral cavity · oropharynx · tongue · epiglottis
Fast diagnostic yielding immediate results
- swabAbsorbent cleaning implement
- antigen testDetects foreign protein markers
- physical examMedical evaluation of health
- clinical signsObservable disease indicators
laboratory · sensitivity · positive result · false negative · incubation · pediatrician · otolaryngologist
sore
Painful or annoyed
inflamed · fever · chills · difficulty swallowing · tender · raw · burning · hoarse · malaise · body aches
antibiotics
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- penicillinFungus-derived infection fighter
- amoxicillinPenicillin-type bacteria killer
- azithromycinMacrolide antibacterial medication
cephalosporins · clindamycin · prescription · rest · fluids · lozenges · acetaminophen · ibuprofen · humidifier · honey
scarlet fever
Streptococcal infection with rash
- rheumatic feverStreptococcal infection's systemic inflammatory sequel
- abscessLocalized pus collection
- ear infectionInflamed auditory canal
sinusitis · mastoiditis · toxic shock · recurrence · chronic · tonsillectomy
contagious
Transmissible between people
- transmissionSending of information
- spreadTo distribute widely
- infectiousAble to spread disease
droplets · coughing · sneezing · handwashing · sanitizer · hygiene · isolation · communicable · exposure · outbreak
pharynx
Muscular throat cavity
- tonsilsThroat's lymphoid tissue
- lymph nodesImmune system filters
- adenoidsNasal lymphoid tissue
uvula · soft palate · oral cavity · oropharynx · tongue · epiglottis
rapid test
Fast diagnostic yielding immediate results
- swabAbsorbent cleaning implement
- antigen testDetects foreign protein markers
- physical examMedical evaluation of health
clinical signs · laboratory · sensitivity · positive result · false negative · incubation · pediatrician · otolaryngologist
pathogen
Disease-causing microorganism
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- colonizationForeign territorial takeover
- virulenceCapacity to cause disease
- infectionsviral infection, bacterial infection, fungal infection, parasitic infection, bacteremia
- childhood ailmentschickenpox, measles, mumps, croup, ear infection
- childhood illnesseschickenpox, measles, mumps, rubella, whooping cough
- bacterial infectionsanthrax, botulism, cholera, diphtheria, lockjaw
- ENT conditionsear infection, tinnitus, sinusitis, hearing loss, tonsillitis
- Respiratory Infectionspneumonia, bronchitis, influenza, flu, tuberculosis
strep throatcommon cold
Mild respiratory virus
flu · viral infection · mononucleosis · COVID-19 · influenza