Strep Throat At A Glance

• Most throat infections are caused by viruses.
  
  
• The symptoms of strep throat include fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph glands in the neck.
  
  
• The diagnosis of strep throat is confirmed by a throat culture or rapid-strep test.
  
  
• Strep throat is treated with antibiotics.
  
  
• If left untreated, strep throat may cause heart and kidney problems.

Previous contributing medical author: Dennis S. Phillips, MD