INFORMATION ON STREP THROAT:-

Strep throat is a bacterial infection that affects the throat and tonsils. It is characterized by fever ,sore throat and tonsillitis. it mainly occurs in kids and teens. It is also known as streptococcal, streptococcus bacteria pharyngitis.

CAUSES OF STREP THROAT:-

Group a Streptococcus bacteria is the most common cause of Strep throat which are highly contagious. It is most common in teens and kids. Mostly  it spreads through person to person . Streptococcus bacteria is also responsible for ear infection , skin infection , sinusitis .........etc.

Some other causes are given below-

1) Smoking  and tobacco
2) Self -induced vomiting
3) Air pollution
4) shouting for long period

SYMPTOMS OF STREP THROAT:-

The symptoms of Strep throat are given below –

1) Headache
2) Fever
3) Rash
4) Vomiting
5) Throat pain
6) Tender lymph in the neck
7) Red and swollen tonsils
8) Difficulty swallowing

TREATMENT OF STREP THROAT:-

Strep throat can be easily treated with antibiotics such as Penicillin. But the patient should have taken it continuously. If you don’t do that it can lead to a return of the Strep infection. Some time penicillin is not so much effective in Strep bacteria . In that case you can take some other medicines such as sumox , Trimox, Amoxil , Pentamox .

PREVENTION:-

Take some precautions such as avoid contact with infected person, because Strep throat is spread through person to person. Try to avoid smoking .Do not eat utensils with anyone .
Always clean your hand properly.