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Strep Throat

Alternate Names : Streptococcal Pharyngitis

What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

The following are symptoms of strep throat:

sore throat that starts suddenly, without runny nose or congestion

"fiery" red throat

painful swallowing

white patches on the tonsils

swollen lymph nodes in the neck

fever, with a temperature of 101 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit, or 38.3 to 40 degrees celsius

headache

loss of appetite

fatigue

Children with strep throat may also have these additional symptoms:

nausea

vomiting

abdominal distress

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Author: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Reviewer: Barbara Mallari, RN, BSN, PHN
Date Reviewed: 07/13/01

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