What is strep throat?
Streptococcal Pharyngitis (strep throat) is an infection caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria. It is the most common bacterial infection of the throat. Symptoms include white patches in the back of the throat, fever, chills, and difficulty swallowing.
How do members experience strep throat?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with strep throat*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for strep throat*
*Data from patients with strep throat, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with strep throat*
*Data from patients with strep throat, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has strep throat on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 10 | |
| 20s | 21 | |
| 30s | 28 | |
| 40s | 34 | |
| 50s | 23 | |
| 60s | 22 | |
| 70+ | 6 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 34 | |
| Female | 96 |
Talk to people with strep throat
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members say they have this condition