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Symptoms of Strep Throat Infection
Cause of Strep Throat
Diagnosis of Strep Throat
Prevention of Spread to Others
When to Call for Strep Throat InfectionCall 911 Now
Call Doctor or Seek Care Now
Contact Doctor Within 24 Hours
Contact Doctor During Office Hours
Self Care at Home
Care Advice for a Strep Throat Infection
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Last Reviewed: 10/17/2022 Last Revised: 01/13/2022 Copyright 2000-2022. Schmitt Pediatric Guidelines LLC. Does a fever always come with strep throat?So, does strep throat cause a fever? While fevers are a common symptom of strep throat, you can also have strep throat without a fever. However, whether you have a fever or not with strep throat, you are still contagious.
How long does fever last with strep?Strep throat responds quickly to antibiotics. The fever is usually gone by 24 hours. The sore throat starts to feel better by 48 hours.
What are 3 symptoms of strep throat?Strep throat infection
Throat pain that usually comes on quickly. Painful swallowing. Red and swollen tonsils, sometimes with white patches or streaks of pus. Tiny red spots on the area at the back of the roof of the mouth (soft or hard palate)
How high is fever with strep throat?Strep throat often includes a fever (greater than 101 degrees Fahrenheit or 38.3 degrees Centigrade), white draining patches on the throat, and swollen or tender lymph glands in the neck. Children may have headache and stomach pain.
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