strep throat

Thân thiện

A child visits the doctor for a sore throat caused by strep throat.

Definition

Noun: A common bacterial infection of the throat and tonsils, specifically caused by bacteria of the Streptococcus genus (often Group A Streptococcus). It is characterized by a severe and sudden sore throat.

Usage and Examples

Noun: - The doctor diagnosed her with strep throat and prescribed antibiotics. - A rapid test can confirm if a sore throat is strep throat. - Fever and swollen lymph nodes are common symptoms of strep throat.

Advanced Usage

• "a case of strep throat": Used to specify an instance of the illness.
  • He missed school because he had a case of strep throat.

Variants and Related Words

• Streptococcal pharyngitis: The formal medical term for strep throat.
• Strep (informal, noun): A common shortening.
  • I think I have strep.

Synonyms

• Streptococcal sore throat
• Septic sore throat (less common)

Important Notes

Strep throat is a specific diagnosis. Not all sore throats are strep throat; many are caused by viruses. It typically requires treatment with antibiotics to prevent potential complications.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an infection of the oral pharynx and tonsils by streptococcus

Từ đồng nghĩa

• streptococcal sore throat
• streptococcus tonsilitis
• septic sore throat
• throat infection