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Bookmark or Share- Recurring strep throat: When is tonsillectomy useful?Symptoms of strep throat include: Temperature of at least 101 F (38.3 C) in the mouth; Enlarged and tender lymph nodes in the neck; White spots on the tonsils; Strep throat is caused by bacteria. Many sore throats are caused by viruses that can't be treated with antibiotics or surgery.
- Group B strep disease - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicMany adults carry group B strep in their bodies — usually in the bowel, vagina, rectum, bladder or throat — and have no signs or symptoms. In some cases, however, group B strep can cause a urinary tract infection or other more-serious infections. Signs and symptoms of infections that may be caused by group B strep include the following.
- Staph infections - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicStaph infections can range from minor skin problems to life-threatening illness. For example, endocarditis, a serious infection of the inner lining of your heart (endocardium) can be caused by staph bacteria. Signs and symptoms of staph infections vary widely, depending on the location and severity of the infection.
- Rheumatic fever - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicRheumatic fever can happen after a throat infection from group A streptococcus bacteria, also called strep bacteria. The bacteria cause strep throat and scarlet fever. Improperly treated strep throat or scarlet fever infections cause rheumatic fever.
- Strep throat - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicStrep throat is a bacterial infection that can make your throat feel sore and scratchy. Strep throat accounts for only a small portion of sore throats. If untreated, strep throat can cause complications, such as kidney inflammation or rheumatic fever.
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