Show Download Article Strep throat is a contagious bacterial infection that develops in the throat. It is estimated that about 30 million cases are diagnosed annually. While children and individuals with compromised immune symptoms are more likely to get strep than healthy adults, it can strike at any age. The only way to find out for certain that you have strep throat is to go to the doctor and have professional medical tests done. However, there are associated symptoms you can identify even before scheduling an appointment that may suggest that you have strep.
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Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To tell if you have strep throat, watch out for common symptoms, like a severe sore throat, bad breath, swollen glands in your neck, and swollen, red tonsils. You may also have white or yellow patches on your tonsils. Headaches, fatigue, and a fever can also accompany strep throat. Keep in mind that strep throat doesn't cause nasal symptoms, like a runny nose or a cough, so if you're experiencing these symptoms, your body may be battling something else. To learn how to tell when you should visit a doctor for a strep test, scroll down! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 2,962,033 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?What does strep throat look like?Red and swollen tonsils, sometimes with white patches or streaks of pus. Tiny red spots on the area at the back of the roof of the mouth (soft or hard palate) Swollen, tender lymph nodes in your neck. Fever.
What do strep bumps look like?The rash starts as flat red blotches and later turns into tiny bumps that have a rough, sandpapery feel. While the rash may show up first on the neck, underarm, or groin area, it can spread to the rest of the body. It can also appear brighter red in areas such as the elbows and underarms.
What does strep throat look like vs normal?Signs and symptoms of strep throat are very similar to an ordinary sore throat, but in general strep throat has: White patches on the tonsils or back of the throat. Just a sore throat without cough/cold symptoms like a runny nose or congestion. Swollen lymph nodes (right below the earlobes)
How do u know if u have strep throat?What Are Symptoms Of Strep Throat?. Pain when swallowing.. Fever of 101 degrees F and higher.. Red and swollen tonsils.. White patches on the tonsils or back of the throat.. Throat soreness without cough and cold symptoms.. Nausea and vomiting.. Swollen glands on the neck.. Ear infection.. |