Strep throat in a Child. Do you Need a Physician?

Strep throat is an infectious disease accompanied by acute inflammation of the tonsils. In 80% of cases, streptococcus bacteria are the causative agents of step throat.  Children over five years old are more susceptible to strep throat of a bacterial nature. The most common bacteria that cause the disease are streptococcus and staphylococcus, or a combination of both. In addition, Strep throat can occur under the influence of pneumococcus, spirochete, fungi.

The infection is transmitted by air or through direct contact. A child becomes infected by sick people from the environment or through contact with toys, dishes, and other everyday things. Usually, the child's body can independently cope with the pathogenic microflora. Infection occurs only in the presence of factors that reduce the body's immune power.

Factors Contributing to the Weakening of the Child's Immunity

• Excessive mental and physical workload.
• Unbalanced diet.
• Deficiency of trace nutrients necessary for growth and development.
• Frequent cold-related diseases.
• Stress.

Other factors that significantly increase the risk of strep throat are dry and gas-polluted air, tobacco smoke, and harsh detergents for cleaning. They irritate the mucous membrane of the throat, which becomes extremely sensitive and promotes the activation of bacteria.

Caries can Provoke Strep Throat

Many parents believe that caries on baby teeth are nothing because they will fall out anyway. But the danger is that caries constantly maintains the presence of bacteria in the throat, which are just waiting for the child's immunity to weaken.

Strep Throat Symptoms of The Child's

In children, the symptoms of strep throat are much more pronounced than in adults. The kid becomes uneasy, cries, and refuses to eat. Often, the disease becomes chronic and subsequently recurs.

• Common signs of strep throat in a child.
• Increased body temperature over 100.4 F.
• Intense soar throat.
• Trouble swallowing.
• General weakness.
• Poor appetite.
• Moodiness and tearfulness (in young children).

If untreated, symptoms of cardiovascular diseases may take place: tachycardia, hypotension, chest pain.

Strep Throat Diagnostics

If parents suspect strep throat in the child, they should immediately seek advice from a specialist. An experienced physician will help determine the type and stage of the disease and choose the optimal treatment accordingly. At the initial visit, the child will undergo a strep test, and basic blood tests, which are the fastest method for diagnosing strep throat.

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Prevention of Strep Throat

To reduce the likelihood of strep throat to a minimum, parents need to strengthen the child's immune system competently. They should take the following preventive measures for this.

• Lead an active lifestyle — walk more often in the fresh air, involve the child in sports activities (running, swimming, football, cycling, etc.).
• Provide the child with a balanced diet, introduce many fresh vegetables and fruits, herbs, low-fat protein foods, and limit the consumption of fatty, fried foods, fast food, and fast carbohydrates.
• Monitor the child's hygiene, develop the habit of brushing teeth and washing the face daily (dental caries can cause infection to the tonsils).

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More Information about Strep Throat

• Strep Throat in Adults