Just looking at a patient's throat is not enough to diagnose strep throat, so your doctor will want to perform a test to be sure. The rapid strep test is attempted first to make a quick determination of the possible presence of strep-causing bacteria in a patient's throat. To perform a...
First things first,strep throat is a common illness caused by bacteria called Group A Streptococcus. It affects the throat and tonsils, leading to symptoms like sore throat, fever and difficulty swallowing. Other common symptoms are red or white patches on the tongue or in the back of the mou...
Just looking at a patient's throat is not enough to diagnose strep throat, so your doctor will want to perform a test to be sure. The rapid strep test is attempted first to make a quick determination of the possible presence of strep-causing bacteria in a patient's throat. To perform a...
Just looking at a patient's throat is not enough to diagnose strep throat, so your doctor will want to perform a test to be sure. The rapid strep test is attempted first to make a quick determination of the possible presence of strep-causing bacteria in a patient's throat. To perform a...
An exceedingly contagious infection that affects the throat and tonsils, strep throat is caused by Astreptococuus. This is a group of bacteria that you might otherwise recognize by the name Streptococcus pyogenes. The bacteria reside in the nose and throat. ...
How strep throat is spread Due to the fact that strep throat is a contagious disease, it is important to know some of the ways through which the infection can be spread from one person to another. Here are some of these ways. They include: ...
Most of the time, however, our immune system is able to fight off the strep throat infection, but the immune system in children is often weaker, which is why strep throat is most common among children between 5-years-old and 15-years-old. However, even an adult’s immune system may be...
Learn how to properly collect a throat swab sample for group A strep testing using the CLIA-waived procedure with the BD Veritor™ system.
Sometimes, an itchy throat can signal an underlying cause that requires medical attention. If you develop a fever that lasts a few days, blood in your phlegm, difficulty breathing, or any signs of strep throat, contact a healthcare provider. ...
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