Symptoms of STREP THROAT

After exposure to someone with streptococcal pharyngitis, infection may occur within 1 to 4 days. Symptoms include sore throat, fever and chills, and malaise. Painful swallowing is common. Loss of appetite occurs. Tender, swollen lymph nodes in the neck develop. The tonsils and throat appear bright red. The tonsils may have a covering or specks of pus on them.

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Medical Content Last Updated on 07/12/2008

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