Strep Throat (cont.)
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- Strep Throat Overview
- Strep Throat Causes
- Strep Throat Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Strep Throat Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medications
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Multimedia
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Pictures of The Anatomy of a Sore Throat - Slideshow
- Pictures of Natural Cold & Flu Remedies - Slideshow
- Pictures of The Common Cold - Slideshow
- Viewer Comments: Strep Throat - Length Symptoms Lasted
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Media file 1: Strep throat.
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Media file 2: Streptococcal bacteria are grown or tested in the laboratory to confirm the diagnosis. The discoloration of the medium is characteristic of this bacteria.
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