Strep Throat treatment in Cuauhtémoc

A strep throat infection is an inflammation of the pharynx and tonsils caused by bacteria of the streptococcus group, which affects the back of the mouth and throat.

Common symptoms:

• intense sore throat, especially when swallowing
• redness and swelling of the tonsils
• fever
• tender lymph nodes in the neck

How is it different? It is often not accompanied by cough or nasal discharge, unlike the more common viral illnesses.

Who treats it? Its evaluation may rely on the infectious disease specialist, who advises on the workup of the responsible germ. With an intense sore throat and fever, it is advisable to seek a professional checkup to confirm the cause.