strep throat Flashcards

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strep throat is the most common cause of

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bacterial pharyngitis ages 5-15 yearws

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strep throat s/s

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sore thraot, high fever, swollen lymph nodes, beefy red tonsils

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strep throat ID

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> 1 million

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strep throat treatment

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self limiting unless the 10% of severe

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strep throat complications

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scarlet fever: strep gone systemic, red exotoxin inflammation all over body

rheumatic fever/glomerulonephritis: “M” proteins on joints, heart, kidney

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