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Streptococcal pharyngitis, also known as streptococcal sore throat ( strep throat ), is pharyngitis (an infection of the pharynx, the back of the throat) caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, a gram-positive, group A streptococcus. [ 10][ 11] Common symptoms include fever, sore throat, red tonsils, and enlarged lymph nodes in the front of the neck.
Sore throat. Pharyngitis —inflammation of the back of the throat—caused by a virus is the most common cause of a sore throat. Sore throat, also known as throat pain, is pain or irritation of the throat. [ 1] Usually, causes of sore throat include: viral infections. group A streptococcal infection (GAS) bacterial infection [ 2]
Paracetamol ( acetaminophen[ a]) is a non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic agent used to treat fever and mild to moderate pain. [ 13][ 14][ 15] It is a widely used over the counter medication. Common brand names include Tylenol and Panadol .
Antipyretic. An antipyretic ( / ˌæntipaɪˈrɛtɪk /, from anti- 'against' and pyretic 'feverish') is a substance that reduces fever. [ 1] Antipyretics cause the hypothalamus to override a prostaglandin -induced increase in temperature. [citation needed] The body then works to lower the temperature, which results in a reduction in fever.
Streptococcus thermophilus formerly known as Streptococcus salivarius subsp. thermophilus[ 2][ 1] is a gram-positive bacterium, and a fermentative facultative anaerobe, of the viridans group. [ 3] It tests negative for cytochrome, oxidase, and catalase, and positive for alpha-hemolytic activity. [ 3] It is non-motile and does not form ...
36% changed the temperature in their room. 29% have tried meditation. 24% added light dimmers and relaxing sounds. Music, surprisingly, emerged as the most popular sleep-improving habit across all ...
An operating temperature is the allowable temperature range of the local ambient environment at which an electrical or mechanical device operates. The device will operate effectively within a specified temperature range which varies based on the device function and application context, and ranges from the minimum operating temperature to the maximum operating temperature (or peak operating ...
Scopolamine, also known as hyoscine, [ 9] or Devil's Breath, [ 10] is a natural or synthetically produced tropane alkaloid and anticholinergic drug that is used as a medication to treat motion sickness [ 11] and postoperative nausea and vomiting. [ 12][ 1] It is also sometimes used before surgery to decrease saliva. [ 1]