His advice comes as the NHS has warned of the potential for a “quademic” in the UK, with rising cases of flu, norovirus, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Strep throat (medically known as streptococcal pharyngitis) is an infection that happens when bacteria called Streptococcus pyogenes (group A Streptococcus) infect your throat and tonsils.

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." ...

Strep throat is one of the infections caused by ... The best way to know what you have is to visit your doctor, who will swab your tonsils and test for the bacteria. White patches or streaks ...

Lewis First, MD, Chief of Pediatrics at The University of Vermont, shares concerns about strep throat in children.

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 ...