
Nothing is as painful as seeing your child in pain and discomfort. Childhood medical conditions like strep throat and ear infections can cause severe pain and discomfort, interfering with your child’s ability to sleep or play. Dr. Jones and his team at Argyle Pediatrics offer diagnostic testing and several treatment options, like ear drops, to alleviate your child’s symptoms.
Factors contributing to strep throat
Strep throat refers to a bacterial infection that can affect adults and children but is more prevalent in children. It is caused by a bacterium known as Streptococcus pyogenes, which is highly contagious and can be spread by coming into contact with an infected person’s respiratory secretions, such as when coughing or sneezing. The bacterium can also survive on surfaces, meaning your child can contract the infection by touching contaminated objects and then touching their nose, mouth, or eyes. Close contact with infected individuals, such as …