Research Notes on Strep Throat
Strep throat is an infection caused by bacteria. It is called "strep" because the bacteria that causes the infection is called streptococcus. Strep throat is a common infection in children and teens. Treatment is usually necessary; requiring an antibiotic. Symptoms with strep throat are usually a sore throat, red and swollen tonsils, fever, and sometimes stomach pain.
5 Great Resources on Strep Throat
- eMedicineHealth: Strep Throat
- KidsHealth: Strep Throat
- WebMD: Strep Throat
- Mayo Clinic: Strep Throat
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Disease
What is Strep Throat?
- InteliHealth: What is it?
- Cleveland Clinic: What is Strep Throat?
- FamilyDoctor: What is Strep Throat?
- MedlinePlus: Definition
- HealthAtoZ: Definition
What Are The Symptoms of Strep Throat?
- MedicineNet: What Are The Symptoms of Strep Throat?
- The New York Times Health: Symptoms
- InteliHealth: Symptoms
- MedicineNet: Symptoms of Strep Throat
- Cleveland Clinic: What Are The Symptoms of Strep Throat?
What Are The Causes and Complications of Strep Throat?
- eMedicine: Streptococcus Group A Infections
- MedlinePlus: Causes | Possible Complications
- University of Maryland Medical Center: Symptoms
- Mayo Clinic: Causes | Complications
- WrongDiagnosis: Causes of Strep Throat
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Strep Throat?
- University of Maryland Medical Center: Treatment
- The New York Times Health: Treatment
- FamilyDoctor: How is Strep Throat Treated?
- MedicineNet: Strep Throat Diagnosis & Treatment
- Dr Spock: Treatment of Strep Throat
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Strep Throat?
- GrannyMed: Home Remedies for Sore Throat
- HealthWorld Online: Sore Throat Holistic Treatment
- National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Licorice Root | Goldenseal
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Strep Throat
- Yahoo Answers: Strep Throat?
- The Golden Road to Samarqand: Honey
- Hidden Recovery Blog: Strep Throat is Different for My Kids
- Dulgarian Family: tis the Season..For Strep Throat!
- Stevens Family: Strep Throat
Foundations and Support Groups on Strep Throat
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Strep Throat Support
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: Strep Throat Support
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Strep Throat
- 3 Fat Chicks On A Diet: Ugh Strep Throat
- Healing Well: Strep Forum
- Topix: Strep Throat Forum
- Google Groups: Strep Throat - Onset of Behavior Problems in Children
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Strep Throat
- Journal of the American Medical Association: Streptococcus Group A
- Journal of the american Academy of Pediatrics: Streptococcus Group A
- Google Scholar: Strep Throat
- PubMed Central: Strep Throat
Clinical Trials on Strep Throat
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Strep Throat
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