Transcript Strep Throat

Strep Throat
Kendra Ashlock
Gwendolyn Hornback
Causes
• Caused by group A streptococci (GAS).
• Can also affect the skin.
• Can be part of the normal flora.
Diagnosis
• Rapid Antigen Test is used to diagnose.
• Can also use throat cultures to diagnose.
Signs and Symptoms
• Strep throat - Fever, sore throat, swollen lymph
glands, small red spots on the roof of the mouth,
possible stomachache, the inside of the throat will
be red and swollen with white patches of pus;
usually no cough or stuffy nose associated.
• Scarlet Fever - Rash on neck, chest, skin folds,
and thighs.
• Skin Infections – red, weeping sores.
Pus Pockets at the Back of the Throat.
How it’s Spread
• Spread via person to person contact.
• Usually when you come in contact with the
secretions of eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Will feel sick around five days after
contraction.
Treatment
• Will go away within three to seven days,
with or without treatment.
• Antibiotics are given to shorten the time in
which you are contagious.
• Antibiotics can be given immediately after
being confirmed.
• Doctor may recommend nonprescription
medicine to help relieve discomfort.
Sources
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http://dermnetnz.org/bacterial/streptococcal-disease.html
http://www.mscc.edu/webs/breeder/2230/bio2230_normal_flora.pdf
http://www.paeds.org/general_paediatrics/derm.html
http://www.healthline.com/galecontent/rapid-streptococcus-antigen-tests
http://www.dhpe.org/infect/strepa.html
http://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/sick/strep_throat.html
http://images.medicinenet.com/images/illustrations/StrepThroat.jpg
http://media.photobucket.com/image/strep%20throat/banisters_mind/StrepThroat.jpg
http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/tc/strep-throat-treatment-overview