Strep Throat Symptoms in Babies

Strep throat is a tonsil and throat infection caused by the group A streptococcus bacteria. While it is more common in children and adults, your baby can get strep throat, especially if she has been around other children or adults who have strep throat.

Common Symptoms

• Some common symptoms of strep throat in a baby are a low grade temperature, a red throat with white patches, swollen lymph nodes and a fine, red rash.

Other Symptoms

• If your baby has strep throat, he may be lethargic, refuse to eat, have trouble sleeping and be irritable.

Diagnosis

• To confirm a diagnosis of strep throat, your baby's doctor will take a throat culture.

Treatment

• Your baby's doctor will prescribe antibiotics to treat her strep throat.

Complications

• If your baby is exhibiting symptoms of strep throat, you should contact your physician. If strep throat is left untreated, your baby could develop complications such as scarlet fever and rheumatic fever.