Strep throat - Symptoms & causes

A bacterial infection called strep throat makes the throat swell and hurt. The bacteria Streptococcus group A is the cause of this prevalent ailment. Children and people of all ages can contract strep throat. However, youngsters between the ages of 5 and 15 are particularly susceptible. People can contract strep by coughing, sneezing, sharing food utensils, and other close contact with someone who has a strep throat infection.

Strep Throat Meaning in Urdu:

اسٹریپ تھروٹ گلے کی ایک بیماری کا نام ہے-  گلے کی خرابی کی بژی وجہ اس کا سرخ ھو کر سوجنا ھےجو کہ ایسے بیکٹیریا کی انفیکشن کی وجہ سے ھوتا ھے جو سٹریپٹوکوسی کہلاتا ھے۔ اس بات کی جانکاری حاصل کریں کہ ایسی صورت میں بچے کی دیکھ بھال کیسے کی جائے۔

Strep Throat Symptoms:

Pain in the throat that starts fast and persists all day is the classic sign of strep throat. Foods and drinks might be particularly unpleasant to swallow. The following are other symptoms and indicators that usually show up two to five days after coming into touch with the germ:

• Headache
• Nausea or a general gut discomfort, occasionally accompanied by vomiting 
• Swollen glands
• Red throat
• Bad breath
• Tonsils with white spots or pus streaks
• A sudden-onset fever that usually peaks on the second day
• Rash that starts on the neck and chest and spreads across whole body
• Loss of appetite

Strep Throat Causes:

The bacterium that causes strep throat is Streptococcus pyogenes, generally known as group A streptococcus. It is possible to spread streptococcal bacteria. They can be transmitted via shared food or beverages, or by droplets released when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The bacteria can potentially enter your mouth, nose, or eyes after being picked up from a doorknob or another surface.

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