We see a number of strep throat cases this time of year. Streptococcus pyogenes is a strain of bacteria that can live quietly in the noses and throats of a percentage of healthy people during winter. Strep throat can appear when your immune system is compromised by excessive stress, the flu, or contact with an infected person. Symptoms of strep come on suddenly causing a sore throat, high fever, and fatigue and can be highly contagious. A+ providers typically treat strep throat with a prescription of antibiotics.
Posted on: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 04:45:46 +0000
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