Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Strep Throat
what the heck is strep throat?
kinda another stupid outbreak again in SG/MY... 他妈的！
strep throat = severe sore throat
strep throat <> sore throat
Strep throat is a contagious disease (meaning that you catch it from another person). It is caused by infection with group A streptococci (pronounced: strep-toe-kok-sigh) bacteria.
The symptoms of strep throat include fever and stomach pain, along with red and swollen tonsils. Strep throat usually requires a trip to the doctor and a dose of antibiotics. But with the proper medical care - along with plenty of rest and fluids - you should be back on your feet in no time.
The bacteria that cause strep throat tend to hang out in the nose and throat, so normal activities like sneezing, coughing, or shaking hands can easily scatter the strep infection from one person to another. That's why it's so important to wash your hands as often as possible - doing so can lessen your chances of getting contagious infections like strep throat.
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