Browsing by Subject "sore throat"

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    Strep Throat: Diagnosis and Treatment
    (2009-09-16) Schmitz, Kyle
    Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the throat (pharynx) caused by group A streptococcus. Most sore throats are not caused by these bacteria and are instead due to viruses such as the common cold. This pamphlet describes the very basics on strep throat including its cause, symptoms, risk factors, evaluation, and treatment. It also provides three links to resources on the internet that would be very useful for patients seeking more information.
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    Strep Throat: Is my child sick?
    (2011-09-09) Johnson, Elise
    Group A Strep pharyngitis, also known as Strep throat, is one of the causes of a sore throat in a child. There are specific signs and symptoms of Strep throat, and your doctor will examine your child looking for these. There are also many viruses that cause sore throat, and these will not respond to antibiotics.