Strep Throat

Strep Throat

Group A Streptococcus bacteria is a bacilli structure which is rod like shaped. Group A streptococci include: M protein, Protein F and lipoteichoic acid for adherence.

Strep throat usually gets better on its own, antibiotics are taken to prevent rare but more serious complications. Penicillin or amoxicillin has been traditionally recommended and is still very effective.

Symptoms are: Difficulty swallowing Loss of appetite Nausea Rash Red throat, sometimes with white patches Sore throat Tender, swollen lymph nodes in the neck The infection is spread by person-to-person contact with nasal secretions or saliva, often among family or household members.

Most people with strep are contagious until they have been on antibiotics 24 - 48 hours. Thus, they should stay home from school, daycare, or work until they have been on antibiotics for at least a day.

Strep throat is a bacterial infection in the throat and the tonsils. The throat gets irritated and inflamed, causing a sudden, severe sore throat. Strep throat is caused by streptococcal bacteria. There are many different types of strep bacteria. Some cause more serious illness than others.