Doctronic logo spinning
Skipping wait room
AI Doctor ready
Starting secure consult

What You Need to Know About Strep Throat: Causes and Symptoms

Published: Oct 25, 2023

Strep throat is a common condition caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria. Understanding its causes and symptoms can help you manage and prevent it effectively.
Contents

What Causes Strep Throat?

Strep throat is primarily caused by the bacteria known as Group A Streptococcus (GAS). This bacteria can spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Close contact settings like schools and daycare centers are common places where the infection spreads.

Recognizing the Symptoms

Symptoms of strep throat typically include a sudden, severe sore throat and pain when swallowing. Other signs can include fever, red and swollen tonsils, and white patches or streaks of pus on the tonsils. It is important to distinguish these symptoms from viral infections that may present similarly.
Strep throat is an infection caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria, characterized by a sudden, severe sore throat, fever, and swollen tonsils.

Who Is at Risk?

Children, especially those aged 5 to 15, are most commonly affected by strep throat. Those in close-contact environments like schools are at higher risk. Adults can also get strep throat, particularly if they are in close contact with children or in crowded settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Strep throat is caused by Group A Streptococcus (GAS).

It spreads through respiratory droplets from infected individuals.

Common symptoms include a severe sore throat and fever.

Children aged 5 to 15 are most at risk.

Wrapping Up

Understanding the causes and symptoms of strep throat is key to managing its spread.
Curious about strep throat? Talk to Doctronic for more insights!

Related Articles

References

  1. Efstratiou A, Lamagni T. Epidemiology of Streptococcus pyogenes.
  2. Schwartz RH, Wientzen RL Jr, Pedreira F, et al. Penicillin V for group A streptococcal pharyngotonsillitis.

This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic. Always discuss health information with your healthcare provider.

AI Doctor Visit Required

Appointments available 24/7

😀 😀 😀
sthetoscope

Top licensed doctors

Available in all 50 states

dossier

Full service care

Prescriptions, referrals & treatment

check

No insurance needed

All notes available in Doctronic

15-min consultation. No hidden costs.

AI Doctor Visit Required
Close icon

Please Chat With Our AI Doctor First

Our AI doctor assessment helps our human doctors prepare for your video visit and provide better care

Lifebuoy

For safety reasons we have been forced to end this consultation.

If you believe this is a medical emergency please call 911 or your local emergency services immediately.

If you are experiencing emotional distress, please call the the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or your local crisis services immediately.

Contact us

You can also email us at help@doctronic.ai

We aim to reply within 5-7 days

How likely are you to recommend Doctronic to friends or family?
Not likely at all Extremely likely