10 Signs of Strep
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Strep is a relatively common infection that is caused by the streptococcus bacteria. It most commonly occurs in young children but it can also affect adults of all ages. Treatment is usually achieved with antibiotics, but the condition can develop into scarlet fever so it should be treated as potentially serious.
Although strep can be treated, it can still cause some very unwelcome symptoms. The symptoms are likely to last for around 3 to 7 days, although many patients will make a full recovery in as little as 24 hours after treatment has started.
Here’s a look at some of the signs of strep.
