Updated Jan 09, 2021 | 07:43 IST
If your child’s sore throat highlights any of these symptoms, you’ll want to see a doctor because he or she may indeed have strep throat. Strep throat in kids: Is this your child’s symptom? Here’s when to see a doctor | Photo Credit: iStock Images
Key Highlights
Strep throat is an infection in the throat and tonsils caused by streptococcus bacteria
It is quite common in children, in school-age kids and teens, although anybody can get it
Here’s what parents need to know about strep throat and what they can do to protect themselves and thier kids