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Signs & Symptoms [H2]
What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Strep Throat? [H3]
The most common symptoms of strep throat include: [bullets below]
- sore throat that comes on quickly and is especially painful when swallowing
- fever
- red and swollen tonsils with white patches or streaks on them
- painful or swollen neck glands (lymph nodes)
Symptoms in Babies [h4]
Medically reviewed by: Rupal Christine Gupta, MD
Date reviewed: April 2026
