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Complications

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Bacterial pharyngitis may lead to the development of peritonsillar or parapharyngeal abscess. (1)

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome is a very rare but life-threatening condition characterised by rapidly progressing multiple organ failure and shock associated with an exaggerated inflammatory reaction to streptococcal antigens. (2)

 

Reference:

  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Pharyngitis (strep throat). Jun 2022 [internet publication].
  2. UK Health Security Agency. Group A streptococcal infections: activity during the 2022 to 2023 season. 2023 [internet publication].

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