What are some of the symptoms of strep?

Question

I've had a burning throat for two days. It hurts really bad, so i wasnt sure if it was strep.

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strep_throat

The signs and symptoms of strep throat are red, sore throat with white or yellow patches on tonsils, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, fever over 101 Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius), headache, extreme shaking/shivering, and cold sweats. Many patients also have difficulty swallowing. Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain are more common in children. Cough is infrequent in older patients, but younger children may experience cold-like symptoms including stuffy noses and sneezing similar to many viral infections. The onset of a rash may be a sign of scarlet fever.

Answer 2

* With strep throat and other forms of bacterial pharyngitis, sore throat can be accompanied by any of the following symptoms: fever; pain when swallowing; a generally sick feeling (malaise); headache; redness and swelling in the throat; a coating on the tonsils or tongue; and swollen, tender lymph nodes (swollen glands) in the front of the neck. Children also can have nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

Because symptoms of viral and bacterial pharyngitis can overlap, it may be difficult for the doctor to distinguish between them based on symptoms alone. As a general rule, however, if you have a prominent cough and nasal symptoms you are more likely to have viral pharyngitis than strep throat.

In addition to viral and bacterial pharyngitis, an infection with fungi (Candida or "yeast") sometimes can cause throat pain, difficulty swallowing and white patches inside the mouth. This throat infection, commonly called thrush, usually affects infants and people with weakened immune systems. It is relatively rare among healthy older children and adults.

A sore throat that lasts for more than a couple of weeks may be caused by acid reflux from the stomach, breathing through the mouth in a dry environment, postnasal drip or, rarely, a tumor.

Answer 3

If you have strep you will find it hard to talk and generally swallow due to the bacteria dissolving the mucous membrane. If you have any puss at the back of your mouth and if it is inflamed or very red you must definitely go to the nearest clinic and have it treated with antibiotics. Your suffering can be avoided and cleared up quickly. Most infections in the back of the mouth are of the streptococcus form and are dangerous because they are or can be the flesh eating bacteria that you hear about on the news. Early treatment is the key!!! Ease your mind.

Answer 4

Sometimes a high fever, look in the back of your throat or have a friend look down your throat if you see white bumps that look like they are filled with puss then you have strep throat.

Answer 5

Sore Throat, fever, White pus looking pockets in the back of the throat with a very very sore throat.

Answer 6

Check for white-ish blisters in the back of your throat. Also, you can get rash. Strep is very contagious! get to your doctor ASAP. If left untreated, it can spread to other organs like your heart!

Answer 7

Usually you'll have white pus pockets on your tonsils, along with fever. I also had body aches like the flu. The Dr. can do a quick test to see, and it can only be treated with antibiotics, so if you think you have it, you need to go.

Answer 8

well if your throat hurts and itches
and the two times ive had it i kofed alot too
it hurt like a mug

Answer 9

try and touch your chest with your chin and if it hurts doing so, then you do have strep.