Strep throat is a throat infection caused by a group of bacteria called streptococcus pyogenes (group A strep). The infection makes your throat sore and scratchy and can cause complications like rheumatic fever, sinus and ear infections, and kidney inflammation if left untreated.
Common Signs and Symptoms
Some signs and symptoms of strep throat include:
Factors that increase your risk of getting a sinus infection include:
- Pain and fever
- A sore throat
- Swollen tonsils
- Small red spots on the roof of the mouth
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Headache
- Nausea
- Rashes
- Loss of appetite