Strep throat

It has been a while since I last updated my blog as I was sick.

Went to see a doctor last Saturday. The doctor told me that there were pus on my tonsils so she prescribed some antibiotics, lozenges (medicated candy), paracetamols (painkiller) and a bottle of antiseptic gargle for me. By they way, I did some research just now regarding my sickness and I found out that I had strep throat. 

Definition:
Strep throat is a contagious disease caused by infection with the Streptococcus pyogenes (strep) Group A bacteria.

Symptoms:
~ Sore throat
~ Red and enlarged tonsils, sometimes with white patches or streaks of pus
~ Tender or swollen glands (lymph nodes) in the neck
~ Fever of 38°C (101°F) or higher
~ Difficulty swallowing 
~ Loss of appetite and nausea
~ Halitosis (bad breath)
~ Absence of cough

This is my first time getting strep throat. I am not sure how I got it but I remembered my throat experiencing pain on 30/7 (Monday). Actually, strep throat is different from sore throat. Besides all those symptoms listed above, my throat will feel very painful when I swallow saliva and I also have difficulty talking.

I hope I will not get strep throat again...