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Strep Throght
Were you looking for information on Strep Throat? Strep throght is a common misspelling of strep throat.
Although it most commonly affects children between the ages of 5 and 15, strep throat can also affect adults and infants. This throat infection is caused by group A streptococcus bacteria and is most frequently diagnosed during the late fall, winter, and early spring. Symptoms can include a red and painful throat that begins suddenly, a fever above 101ºF, and white patches on the tonsils or in the throat.
Treatment typically involves antibiotics, such as penicillin. After 24 hours of taking antibiotics, a person is no longer considered contagious.
(Click Strep Throat to learn more about this throat infection, including specific causes, additional symptoms, and how the condition is diagnosed and treated. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD