Streptococcal Infection Archives

Overview

Streptococcal infection is caused by group A or group B Streptococcus bacteria. Group A Streptococcus can lead to illnesses such as strep throat, scarlet fever, and impetigo. Symptoms include sore throat, fever, and swollen lymph nodes. Group B Streptococcus primarily affects newborns, causing severe infections like sepsis, pneumonia, and meningitis. These bacteria spread through respiratory droplets or direct contact with infected wounds. Treatment typically involves antibiotics, such as penicillin or amoxicillin, to eliminate the infection and prevent complications.

Tonsils- what do they do? and what problems can they cause?
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Tonsils- what do they do? and what problems can they cause?

Tonsils- what do they do? and what problems can they cause? tonsillitis Quinsy Tonsil stones Enlarged tonsils What are tonsils? The tonsils are two clumps of immune tissue located in the throat. They contain cells that fight infection and help defend the body [...]

Common infections, Children & Babies, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Tonsils, Tonsillitis, Tonsillectomy, Tonsil stones, Sore throat, Bad breath, Halitosis, Adenoids, Adenoidectomy, Streptococcal Infection|

Scarlet Fever- symptoms, causes & treatment
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Scarlet Fever- symptoms, causes & treatment

Scarlet Fever- symptoms, causes & treatment cause symptoms diagnosis treatment What is Scarlet Fever? Scarlet Fever was once a very common illness, and used to be a major cause of death in childhood. With improvements in living conditions and hygiene, as well as the availability of antibiotics, it’s now [...]

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Overview

Tonsils- what do they do? and what problems can they cause?

Scarlet Fever- symptoms, causes & treatment

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