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Strep throat in a infection of the throat and tonsils that is caused by the Streptococcus bacteria. It is contagious and can be spread via droplets. The illness is characterized by a sudden onset of symptoms and tonsils may be covered with pus. Babies and older children may portray different symptoms when infected. Babies normally suffer from a yellow/greenish nose discharge, fever and irritability.
Older children suffering from Strep-throat may complain of a very sore throat and have difficulty swallowing. Other symptoms include fever, headache, abdominal pain and swollen glands in the neck. In some children a Strep Throat can become a recurrent infection. If this is the case, tonsils tend to be the culprit as they harbor the bacteria. This could
lead to chronic tonsillitis and may pave the way for a future tonsillectomy (surgically removing tonsils.)
Sometimes the Strep throat is accompanied by a raised rash on child’s body. The rash will most likely feel like sandpaper.This type of infection is referred to as Scarlet fever.
Strep throat can be identified by doing a Rapid Strep Test. It is a test that is done by taking a throat swab in the Doctor’s room. The result can be known within 7 minutes. Strep throat is treated with antibiotics ( Penicillin) for at least ten days.
Normally a child feels better within 48 to 72 hours of starting antibiotics. It is wise to not send a child to school before he has been fever-free for at least 24 hours.