Streptococcal pharyngitis, also known as streptococcal sore throat (strep throat), is pharyngitis (an infection of the pharynx, the back of the throat) caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, a gram-positive, group A streptococcus. Common symptoms include fever, sore throat, red tonsils, and enlarged lymph nodes in the front of the neck. A headache and nausea or vomiting may also occur. Some develop a sandpaper-like rash which is known as scarlet fever. Symptoms typically begin one to three days after exposure and last seven to ten days.
Streptococcal pharyngitis also known as streptococcal sore throat (strep throat) is pharyngitis (an infection of the pharynx the back of the throat) caused by Streptococcus pyogenes a gram-positive group A streptococcus Common symptoms include fever sore throat red tonsils and enlarged lymph nodes in the front of the neck A headache and nausea or vomiting may also occur Some develop a sandpaper-like rash which is known as scarlet fever Symptoms typically begin one to three days after exposure and last seven to ten days