10 Causes of a Sore Throat
Cause #2: Streptococcal Pharyngitis
Bacterial infections such as those by group A streptococcus can also cause sore throats. Sore throat caused by the group A streptococcus is also known as strep throat or streptococcal pharyngitis. It is thought to be attributed to as many as 40 percent of sore throat cases among children.
Some of the common symptoms of streptococcal pharyngitis include sore throat, fever, enlarged lymph nodes, red tonsils, headaches, nausea, and vomiting. Strep throat occurs when one is in contact with respiratory droplets from an infected individual.
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