Parents have been asking me some painful questions about strep throats and why we need to treat them with antibiotics. Well, I don’t want this condition to be sorely missed by anyone so I shall share ...

Medically reviewed by Kate Colby, MPH Strep throat (medically known as streptococcal pharyngitis) is an infection that happens when bacteria called Streptococcus pyogenes (group A Streptococcus) ...

Strep throat, on the other hand, usually may just involve the throat which will look red with white patches in the back, swollen glands on the sides of the neck and enlarged tonsils also covered ...

He warned it could also cause a high fever, general fatigue and potentially tonsillitis. He added: "It’s important to recognise that unlike a viral sore throat, strep throat requires antibiotics ...

Nationally, respiratory illness is causing a moderate number of people to seek health care, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Respiratory illnesses range from the common ...

He warned it could also cause a high fever, general fatigue and potentially tonsillitis. “It’s important to recognise that unlike a viral sore throat, strep throat requires antibiotics to ...

He cautioned that it could also lead to a high fever, general fatigue and potentially tonsillitis. "It's important to recognise that unlike a viral sore throat, strep throat requires antibiotics ...

Regarding strep throat, a bacterial infection, Phil added: "These include a sudden onset of sharp throat pain, difficulty swallowing, swollen glands, and white streaks or spots on the tonsils." ...

His advice comes as the NHS has warned of the potential for a “quademic” in the UK, with rising cases of flu, norovirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and Covid expected to hit the UK.

He cautioned that it could also lead to a high fever, general fatigue and potentially tonsillitis. "It's important to recognise that unlike a viral sore throat, strep throat requires antibiotics ...