Streptococcal Pharyngitis

Streptococcal pharyngitis is pharyngitis due to group A β-hemolytic streptococcus, presenting with sore throat, fever, tonsillar exudates, anterior-cervical lymphadenopathy, palatal petechiae, often without cough/rhinorrhea. Treatment: rapid antigen/throat culture; penicillin or amoxicillin; macrolide/cephalosporin if allergic; analgesics/antipyretics; hydration; prevent acute rheumatic fever; treat close contacts if symptomatic.

Common Symptoms

Sore throat/fever; tonsillar exudates; cervical lymphadenopathy; no cough/rhinorrhea

Causes and Pathogenesis

Group A strep invades pharyngeal mucosa; untreated can cause rheumatic fever/glomerulonephritis.

Treatment

Penicillin/amoxicillin; analgesics; confirm by test; prevent rheumatic fever

Preventive Measures

Hand hygiene; avoid sharing utensils; treat early.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the General practice/ENT/Pediatrics department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.