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Symptoms of Strep Throat in Children

Symptoms of Strep Throat in Children

How your pediatricians in Kissimmee, Florida can help if your child has strep throat.

If your child is suffering from a sore throat that doesn’t go away, it could be something more. It could be a bacterial infection caused by Streptococcal bacteria. Your child could have strep throat.

Your pediatrician can help cure strep throat so your child feels better fast. The pediatricians at Pediatrics of Central Florida offer comprehensive pediatric care including treatment for common conditions like strep throat. They have several convenient office locations in Kissimmee, Orlando, and St. Cloud, Florida to help your child feel better.

So, how do you know if your child has strep throat? There are a few signs and symptoms to pay attention to, including:

  • Throat soreness that comes on suddenly and is severe
  • Swallowing that is painful and difficult
  • A high fever of over 101 degrees
  • Lymph node swelling and swollen tonsils
  • White or yellow patches on the back of your child’s throat

Strep throat does not go away on its own, and it is highly contagious. If you think your child might have strep throat, you need to protect yourself and others from the infection too. Remember to:

  • Minimize your child’s contact with others
  • Avoid sharing glasses, dishes, or utensils that your child has used
  • Wash your hands frequently
  • Wipe down commonly touched areas like doorknobs and water faucets with disinfectant

If you think your child might have strep throat, seek out the help of your doctor right away. Your doctor can perform a rapid strep test, which will confirm the presence of streptococcal bacteria within a few minutes.

If your child does have strep throat, your doctor will prescribe a regimen of antibiotics to clear up the infection. It’s important for your child to take all of the required doses in order to fully eliminate the bacteria.

In addition, you may also want to give your child Children’s Tylenol to help reduce fever and pain. Be sure to follow your pediatrician’s recommendation on how long to keep your child out of school and away from others.

Remember to get your child a new toothbrush to avoid re-infection with the bacteria, and thoroughly wash all bedding, dishes, and utensils your child uses.

Having strep throat is miserable for your child and for you. Your pediatrician can get your child back on track to good health. To find out more about strep throat symptoms and treatment, call the pediatricians at Pediatrics of Central Florida. You can reach them at their offices by calling:

  • (407) 846-3455 for Oak Street Kissimmee
  • (407) 933-5985 for Orange Blossom Trail Kissimmee
  • (407) 857-2816 for Orlando
  • (407) 891-0479 for St. Cloud


Pediatrics of Central Florida

Kissimmee (Oak Street) Hours

Monday - Friday:

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday, Sunday:

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Kissimmee (Cypress Parkway) Hours

Monday - Friday:

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday, Sunday:

Closed

Orlando Hours

Monday - Friday:

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday, Sunday:

Closed

St. Cloud Hours

Monday - Friday:

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday, Sunday:

Closed