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Strep throat in adults usually occurs due to infection with streptococcus pyogens bacteria. This type of bacteria is very common and it can populate the throat, mouth and nose for long periods of time without causing any harm to the body. Strep throat in adults can be triggered by certain factors that activate the streptococcus pyogens bacteria. On the premises of stress and a weak immune system, the bacteria may start infecting the throat and the adjacent regions, thus causing strep throat. The most common symptoms of strep throat in adults are sore throat that quickly becomes very painful, high fever, inflammation and swelling of the throat, the presence of pus on the tonsils and around them, inflammation, tenderness and swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck, dry, stuffy nose and respiratory difficulties. In many cases, strep throat in adults isn't accompanied by cough or runny nose.
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