Strep Throat

What is strep throat?
While many people the terms sore throat, tonsillitis and sore throat interchangeably, there are significant differences between these clinical conditions. Understanding the differences can the patient a better idea of ​​how and when to be concerned, and when to seek the advice of a doctor.
Sore throat is just one of many possible causes of sore throat and sore throat. While strep throat is most common in children and adolescents, it can be to people of all ages.

What are the causes of neck pain?
Neck pain has many causes. The most common causes of neck pain are infections of the pharynx and surrounding structures. Any inflammation or infection of the throat, tonsils, esophagus (the esophagus), or larynx (the upper opening part of the trachea) can cause neck pain.

What are tonsils and tonsillitis?
The tonsils are red, oval clumps of tissue located at the rear and sides of the neck.This position allows the tonsils to intercept germs as they enter the body through the nose and throat. They contain the infection-fighting cells and antibodies (proteins in the body fight infection) that stop the spread of the germs further into the body.
Tonsillitis refers to conditions under which the tonsils are red, sore and swollen because of the inflammation. This is not a specific term, for there are many causes of inflammation of the tonsils. Tonsillitis is a common cause of neck pain.

What are the pharynx and pharyngitis?
The pharynx is the area divided into the back of the neck of the oral cavity and the nasal cavity behind the palate. An infection or inflammation of the pharynx is called pharyngitis. The infectious causes are similar to what tonsillitis, mainly for viruses and are rarely related to a bacterial infection.
Because it is difficult to distinguish exactly between pharyngitis and tonsillitis, tonsillopharyngitis are commonly called strep throat, an infection of the tonsils or pharynx, or both, means designated.
What is strep throat?
What causes sore throat?
What are tonsils and tonsillitis?
What are pharynx and pharyngitis?
Viral causes of throat infection
Bacterial causes of throat infection
How common is strep throat?
Is strep throat contagious?
What are the signs and symptoms of strep throat?
Are strep throat symptoms different in children compared to adults?
When should I be concerned about a possible strep throat?
How is strep throat diagnosed?
Who should be tested for strep throat?
How is strep infection treated?
How can viral throat infection be treated?
Are there any recommended strep throat remedies?
When should the tonsils be taken out?
Why is it very important to detect and treat a strep throat?
What are the potential complications of untreated strep throat infection?
Is there a vaccine for strep throat?
Can strep throat be prevented?
Strep Throat At A Glance
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