Have you ever felt like your throat was sore and scratchy? Madaling i-assume na sore throat lang ‘yan. However, a simple sore throat might actually be a bacterial infection called strep throat.

Alamin agad kung sore throat lang or strep throat infection na ang sakit sa lalamunan mo. Mahalagang alamin ang symptoms at causes ng strep throat. If left untreated, strep throat can cause complications such as:

• Kidney inflammation
• Rheumatic fever
• Painful joints
• Rashes
• Heart valve damage

Mas common ang strep throat sa mga kids, but it can affect people of all ages. One important thing to also note is nakakahawa ang infection na ito. If you think you have strep throat, see your doctor immediately for treatment.

Sources:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/strep-throat/home/ovc-20165963