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Streptococcal Pharyngitis - Strep Throat


Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

The following are symptoms of strep throat:

  • sore throat that starts suddenly, without runny nose or congestion
  • "fiery" red throat
  • painful swallowing
  • white patches on the tonsils
  • swollen lymph nodes in the neck
  • fever, with a temperature of 101 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit, or 38.3 to 40 degrees celsius
  • headache
  • loss of appetite
  • fatigue
  • Children with strep throat may also have these additional symptoms:

  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • abdominal distress

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