STREP THROAT

DEFINITION

• Strep throat is an infection of the pharynx and tonsils. It is a bacterial infection that causes inflammation and pain in the throat.

The infection is generally transmitted by direct contact of somebody else who has strep.

HOW YOU CATCH STREP

• Through sneezing
• Through coughing
• Sharing drinks
• Kissing

SYMPTOMS

• Sore throats with white patches
• Fever
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Trouble swallowing

The symptoms of strep throat typically develop within five days of exposure to the bacteria.

Treatment is important to reduce complications. Untreated strep can be dangerous it is associated with complications such as kidney disorders

ANTIBIOTICS

• The most common antibiotics prescribed are penicillin and amoxicillin
• After about 24 hours on antibiotics the patient should be non-contagious

AT HOME CARE

• Things like drinking warm liquids such as lemon water and tea, or drinking cold liquids to help numb the throat. Taking some cough drops, and also gargling salt water

Strep throat is hard to prevent but the best way to prevent strep is to stay away from anyone who has been diagnosed with it, and to wash your hands multiple times a day.

THINGS MISTAKEN FOR AS STREP

• A common cold
• A sinus infection
• Postnasal drip
• Acid reflux

In conclusion strep throat is something that is very painful but can also be healed quickly if you take antibiotics

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• Http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/lung/strep_throat.html
• Http://discovery.yukozimo.com/who-discovered-strep-throat/

BIBLIOBRAPHY

• Http://www.prlog.org/11094619-strep-throat-signs-in-older-people.html

Strep throat can affect all regions, race, and gender. It can affect children and adults of all ages. It is especially common in children at the ages of five through fifteen. While it is very uncommon for a baby to have it.

To be diagnosed by a doctor he or she will likely perform a rapid antigen test on a swab sample from your throat. This test can detect strep bacteria in minutes by looking for substances in the throat.

Anton van Leeuwenhoek discovered strep throat in Holland. He was born October 24th, 1632

When having strep physically you probably will not feel well because of all the symptoms, and having a fever could mentally do the same. But also having a headache could affect you socially by not being able to go through a day normally.