Faringitis estreptocócica
La faringitis estreptocócica es la causa bacteriana más común de irritación de la garganta y, dado que esta faringitis ocasionalmente puede llevar a que se presente fiebre reumática, se administran antibióticos. La faringitis estreptocócica a menudo abarca fiebre (superior a 101 grados F - 38,3 grados C), parches de drenaje blanco en la garganta y ganglios linfáticos inflamados o sensibles en el cuello. Los niños pueden presentar dolor de cabeza y dolor de estómago.
Revision
Last reviewed 1/8/2012 by Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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