Health Tip: Symptoms of Strep Throat

A serious infection that mustn't be ignored

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(HealthDay News) -- Strep throat is a painful bacterial infection. It almost always requires antibiotic treatment to prevent more serious complications, so you should see your doctor if you have symptoms.

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Here are the most common warning signs of strep throat, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine:

• Sore throat.
• Redness of the throat.
• White patches in the throat.
• Difficult or painful swallowing.
• Sudden fever.
• Nausea and loss of appetite.
• Swollen, tender lymph nodes in the neck.
• Rash.
• General malaise.

-- Diana Kohnle