Strep Throat Allison Ormond, RN Pamlico County Primary School.

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Strep Throat Allison Ormond, RN Pamlico County Primary School

About Caused by a bacteria A Streptococcus, also known as group A strep

Symptoms Sore throat Pain with swallowing Fever ≥101°F Red and/or swollen tonsils Tiny red marks on the roof of the mouth Swollen lymph nodes Individuals may exhibit any or all of these symptoms

Transmission Diagnosis Spread through contact with droplets Wash your hands frequently, with soap and water If you cough or sneeze, do it in your sleeve Do not share food or drinks Diagnosis Quick strep test A doctor swabs your throat to see if group A strep bacteria are present Strep throat cannot be diagnosed by sight

Treatment Antibiotic therapy Individuals diagnosed with strep throat should stay home until: They no longer have a fever They have taken prescribed antibiotics for at least 24 hours Often times, individuals feel better before completing their full course of antibiotics. Despite this, it is vital to complete the full course of prescribed antibiotics.

References CDC. (2018, January 11). Strep Throat . Retrieved January 19, 2018, from https://www.cdc.gov/dotw/strepthroat/in dex.html