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  2. Streptococcal pharyngitis - Wikipedia

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    Streptococcal pharyngitis, also known as streptococcal sore throat (strep throat), is pharyngitis (an infection of the pharynx, the back of the throat) caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, a gram-positive, group A streptococcus. [9] [10] Common symptoms include fever, sore throat, red tonsils, and enlarged lymph nodes in the front of the neck.

  3. Pharyngitis - Wikipedia

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    Strep throat is typically treated with antibiotics, such as either penicillin or amoxicillin. [2] It is unclear whether steroids are useful in acute pharyngitis, other than possibly in severe cases, but a recent (2020) review found that when used in combination with antibiotics they moderately reduced pain and the likelihood of resolution. [9] [10]

  4. List of infectious diseases - Wikipedia

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    Burkholderia infection No Mycobacterium ulcerans: Buruli ulcer: real-time PCR: The most widely used antibiotic regimen is once daily oral rifampicin plus twice daily oral clarithromycin. No Caliciviridae species Calicivirus infection (Norovirus and Sapovirus) No Campylobacter species Campylobacteriosis: Stool culture

  5. What everyone should know about antibiotics, according ... - AOL

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    Antibiotics are chosen very carefully based on the patient being treated — e.g., age, weight, kidney function — the type of infection being treated and the bacteria causing the infection ...

  6. Sore throat - Wikipedia

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    For sore throat caused by bacteria (GAS), treatment with antibiotics may help the person get better faster, reduce the risk that the bacterial infection spreads, prevent retropharyngeal abscesses and quinsy, and reduce the risk of other complications such as rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. [2]

  7. Tonsillitis - Wikipedia

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    [1] [5] [6] When caused by the bacterium group A streptococcus, it is classed as streptococcal tonsillitis [11] also referred to as strep throat. [12] Rarely bacteria such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Corynebacterium diphtheriae, or Haemophilus influenzae may be the cause. [5] Typically the infection is spread between people through the air. [6]