strep throat

Question 1

strep throat is the most common cause of

Answer 1

bacterial pharyngitis ages 5-15 yearws

Question 2

strep throat s/s

Answer 2

sore thraot, high fever, swollen lymph nodes, beefy red tonsils

Question 3

strep throat ID

Answer 3

> 1 million

Question 4

strep throat treatment

Answer 4

self limiting unless the 10% of severe

Question 5

strep throat complications

Answer 5

scarlet fever: strep gone systemic, red exotoxin inflammation all over body

rheumatic fever/glomerulonephritis: “M” proteins on joints, heart, kidney