Strep throat
Alternate Names : Pharyngitis - streptococcal, Streptococcal pharyngitis
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Throat anatomy
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Structures of the throat include the esophagus, trachea, epiglottis and tonsils.
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Strep throat
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Strep throat is the most common bacterial cause of sore throat. Because strep throat can occasionally lead to rheumatic fever, antibiotics are given. Strep throat often includes a fever (greater than 101 degrees Fahrenheit), white draining patches on the throat, and swollen or tender lymph glands in the neck. Children may have headache and stomach pain.
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