Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Sore throat
…parts of the throat are inflamed. Either way, removing the tonsils to try to prevent future sore throats is not recommended for most children. Causes * Breathing through the mouth (can cause drying and irritation of the throat) * Common cold * Viral pharyngitis * Influenza * Strepthroat (caused by streptococcal… related searches:mono
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Strep throat
…strepthroat SHOULD take antibiotics to prevent more serious complications of this infection, including rheumatic fever. Penicillin has been traditionally recommended and is still very effective. There has been resistance reported to azithromycin and related antibiotics. Be aware that most sore throats… related searches:swollen neck lymph nodes
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Strep throat StrepthroatStrepthroat is the most common bacterial cause of sore throat. Because strepthroat can occasionally lead to rheumatic fever, antibiotics are given. Strepthroat often includes a fever (greater than 101 degrees Fahrenheit), white draining patches on the throat, and swollen or tender lymph…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Throat swab culture
…of the throat is swabbed with a sterile cotton swab near the tonsils. The swab is placed in a tube of culture medium. In order to improve the chances of detecting bacteria, the swab may be used to scrape the back of the throat several times. This test is used primarily to identify strepthroat. However…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Pharyngitis
…and various others. Bacterial causes of pharyngitis include Group A streptococcus, which causes " strepthroat" in about 15% of cases. In addition, other but less common bacteria found in sore throats include Corynebacterium, Arcanobacterium, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, and others.… related searches:swollen neck lymph nodes | swollen lymph nodes | swollen neck
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Scarlet fever
…throat with group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal bacteria (strepthroat). Alternative Names Scarlatina Causes Scarlet fever was once a very serious childhood disease, but now is easily treatable. The incubation period is short, generally 1-2 days. Illness typically begins with a fever and sore throat.… related searches:swollen neck
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Rheumatic fever
Rheumatic fever Definition Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that may develop after an infection with streptococcus bacteria (such as strepthroat or scarlet fever ) and can involve the heart, joints, skin, and brain. Alternative Names Acute rheumatic fever Causes Rheumatic fever is common… related searches:hand rash
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Tonsillitis
…mouth and throat for enlarged, visible tonsils. They are usually reddened and may have white spots on them. The lymph nodes of the jaw and neck may be enlarged and tender to the touch. A culture of the tonsils may show bacterial infection. A culture for the streptococcus bacteria (strep) may be taken… related searches:tonsils
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Streptococcal screen
Streptococcal screen Definition A streptococcal screen is a test to detect streptococcal pharyngitis from a throat swab. Alternative Names Rapid strep test How the Test is Performed The test requires a throat swab. Antibody-antigen technology is used to identify the presence of group A streptococcus from the…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Mononucleosis
…patient is given ampicillin or amoxicillin for a throat infection. (Antibiotics should NOT be given without a positive strep test.) The symptoms of mono gradually go away on their own over a period of weeks to months. Symptoms * Fever * Sore throat * Swollen lymph nodes, especially in the neck and armpit… related searches:swollen neck lymph nodes | armpit rash | viral rash | mono
