US Medical Term · maternity
Pediatric Strep Throat
Faringitis estreptocócica pediátrica
Also: Estreptococo en la garganta (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Pediatric Strep Throat |
| Spanish (Español) | Faringitis estreptocócica pediátrica |
| Chinese (中文) | 兒童鏈球菌咽炎 |
| Korean (한국어) | 소아 연쇄구균 인두염 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Viêm họng liên cầu khuẩn ở trẻ em |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Strep throat sa bata |
| Portuguese (Português) | Faringoamigdalite estreptocócica pediátrica |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | คออักเสบจากเชื้อสเตรปโตค็อกคัสในเด็ก |
| Japanese (日本語) | 小児連鎖球菌性咽頭炎 |
What it means
Pediatric strep throat is a bacterial throat infection caused by Group A Streptococcus (GAS). It is most common in school-age children, especially ages 5 to 15. Symptoms include a sudden, severe sore throat, pain when swallowing, fever, and swollen neck glands. Unlike a virus, strep does not cause a cough or runny nose. A rapid strep test at the doctor's office confirms the diagnosis. Treatment requires a full course of antibiotics (usually amoxicillin) to prevent rare but serious complications such as rheumatic fever, which can damage the heart. Children can return to school 24 hours after starting antibiotics and once fever-free.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My child has a fever and sore throat but no cold symptoms — can you test for strep?
Mi hijo tiene fiebre y dolor de garganta pero no tiene síntomas de resfriado — ¿puede hacerle la prueba de estreptococo?
How long after starting antibiotics for strep can my child go back to school?
¿Cuánto tiempo después de iniciar antibióticos para el estreptococo puede volver mi hijo a la escuela?
What happens if strep throat is not treated with antibiotics?
¿Qué pasa si la faringitis estreptocócica no se trata con antibióticos?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
J02 Acute pharyngitisRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026