Strep throat is an infection caused by a type of bacteria called group A Streptococcus (GAS). These bacteria are the most common cause of bacterial sore throat in children and teens.
Signs & Symptoms sore throat with painful swallowing fever red and swollen tonsils headache Nausea or vomiting, Rash Body aches Loss of appetite
Tests for Strep Throat Rapid strep test - You'll get the results in 20 minutes or less. Throat culture - usually takes about 2 days to get results
Home remedies Gargle with a mixture of a quarter-teaspoon of salt Drink warm liquids such as tea and broth Choose soft foods that are easy to swallow Honey can help ease pain and inflammation
ICD 10 for Strep throat ICD-10 code J02. 0 for Streptococcal pharyngitis, billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.