Understanding Strep Throat

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Understanding Strep Throat

• 1. Definition
• Strep throat is a throat infection caused by a
  bacteria called group A streptococcus. This kind
  of bacterial infection leads to a sore, irritated
  and inflamed throat. Its fairly common and can
  be found in children and adults of all ages.
  Strep throat usually goes away in under a week on
  its own, although some people prefer taking
  antibiotics or medication to help their symptoms.

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• 2. Causes
• Strep throat is generally transmitted from person
  to person and is caused by coming in direct
  contact with the mucus of someone infected. Be it
  by way of inhaling airborne droplets when someone
  infected coughs or sneezes or by sharing food and
  drinks with them. Which is why its usually
  common to pass it on to other family members that
  stay with you.

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• 3. Symptoms
• The most common symptoms of strep throat is
  throat pain which makes it difficult to swallow
  food or beverages. Other symptoms can include
  swollen lymph nodes, fever, chills, red spots at
  the back of the roof of the mouth and body aches.
  While these symptoms are mostly harmless, in rare
  cases, it can also cause kidney and heart
  complications.

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• 4. Treatment
• Most doctors prescribe antibiotics to treat strep
  throat, which can take under two days to
  completely take effect. If youre also looking
  for sore throat remedies at home, you can try
  gargling with warm water and salt along with
  taking warm liquids like tea with honey and hot
  soup. These home remedies can provide some relief
  for your throat, but dont depend on them alone.
  Consulting a doctor is advised.

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Understanding Strep Throat

• 1. Definition
• Strep throat is a throat infection caused by a
  bacteria called group A streptococcus. This kind
  of bacterial infection leads to a sore, irritated
  and inflamed throat. Its fairly common and can
  be found in children and adults of all ages.
  Strep throat usually goes away in under a week on
  its own, although some people prefer taking
  antibiotics or medication to help their symptoms.