Question 1

what are the differences between laryngitis and strep throat?

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Location, germ: Laryngitis is a condition of the voice box including the vocal cords that is generally caused by a virus. Strep throat is a condition where the bacteria group a strep invades the mucous producing, glandular areas of the upper throat above the voice box & continues into the back of the nose and adenoidal tissue.

Question 2

what's the difference between strep throat and tonsillitis?

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Strep throat: Tonsillitis is a generic term that describes an irritation/inflammation of the tonsils. Tonsillitis can be caused by infectious bacteria or viruses  strep throat refers to the bacterial organism sometimes responsible tor tonsillitis. It is characterized by beefy red, ulcerated, very painful tonsillitis. Strep throat remains the most common reason for removing the tonsils.

Question 3

need advice on what is the the difference between strep throat & tonsillitis?

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See below: A strep throat is a type of tonsllitis and pharyngitis.  Not all tonsillitis is caused by the streptococcus pyogenes bacteria.  In fact most are caused by a variety of viruses.

Question 4

is there a difference between tonsillitis and strep throat? i was diagnosed with strep, but i think i have tonsillitis.

Accepted Answer

Can be the same: Strep bacterial cause a generalized infection of the throat,thus the name strep throat. The entire pharynx is involved including the tonsils.

Question 5

what's the symptom difference of mono and strep throat. ?

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Similar but: Both cause very sore throat with swelling and fever. Both can be diagnosed readily with a rapid test. Mono rapid test is less accurate. Mono  significant systemic symptoms such as fatigue, sleepiness, nausea, and the swelling tends to be more severe and more dramatic appearing.  Strep gets better much faster and does justify antibiotics in children and teens. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/strep-throat/basics/symptoms/con-http://www.pennmedicine.org/encyclopedia/em_PrintArticle.aspx?gcid=000591

Question 6

is there a difference between strep throat and losing your voice?

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Yes.: Strep usually affects the upper throat; vocal cords are lower, and people who lose voice with strep usually have an abscess in their neck from the strep infection - or laryngitis, which is a different (viral) infection altogether.

Question 7

i want to know what is the difference between strep throat and mono?

Accepted Answer

See below: Mononucleosis is a viral infection caused by the epstein barr virus.
A strep throat is a pharyngitis caused by the bacteria streptococcus pyogenes.
They share several signs and symptoms like fever, exudative pharyngitis and enlarged neck lymph nodes.
They can occur silmultaneously.

Question 8

what are the differences between group a & group b strep throat?

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Treat group A: Group a strep should be treated with antibiotics to prevent potential complications.  No treatment is required for group b strep.

Question 9

need advice on what is the the difference between post nasal drip and strep throat?

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Difference: Strep pharyngitis is an infection of the throat.Post nasal drip is the mucoid discharge that dribbles in your throat and cuases throat irritaion and chronic cough. Nasal allergies and sinusitis can give to post nasal drip.

Question 10

difference between strep throat or a cold?

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Bacteria vs virus: Strep throat targets the glandular structures of the throat including tonsils, adenoids, and palate.It is caused by a specific strain of strep bacteria. A cold is triggered by any of many upper respiratory viruses that target the nose, upper and mid airways.In small infants, the viruses go further down into the smallest airways.

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