Though it’s one of the most common bacterial diseases, strep throat is still subject to uncertainty as scientists explore treatment options.
With millions of cases per year in the United States, strep throat is an extremely common disease. You might recognize it from a distinctively unpleasant scratchy feeling in the throat, or as the source of many sick days from school for young children.
Some of the telltale signs of an oncoming case of strep throat include throat pain, fever, headaches, and chills. Infected individuals might feel pain while swallowing, or notice swollen tonsils or lymph nodes. In general, if you’re feeling severe throat pain, the best way to determine whether or not you have strep throat is to visit a medical professional. Healthcare providers can conduct two different types of test for strep throat — a rapid strep test, which involves quickly swabbing the back of the throat, or a throat culture, which allows time to see whether GAS bacteria will grow from a throat swab.
Despite being one of the most widespread and highly contagious diseases, there is currently no known vaccine for strep throat. The most common form of treatment for infected individuals is to take antibiotics, such as penicillin.Yet according to a new study, a hypothetical GAS vaccine could greatly reduce the need for antibiotic prescription.
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