MonovsStrep

By: Keri Hochstetler and Ashley Gonzalez
 *  Infectious Mononucleosis (Mono) and Streptococcal Pharyngitis (Strep Throat) **

 Mono and strep throat have common symptoms making it easy to misdiagnose them!

What are the symptoms of mono?  ~ Fever/ chills ~ sore throat ~ chronic fatigue ~ loss of appetite ~ swollen lymph nodes ~ vomiting ~ swollen tonsils



 __What is strep throat and what are the symptoms?__  Strep throat is an upper respiratory infection that is caused by Group A Streptococci.
 * Mononucleosis (Mono)** __Learn More__

Symptoms:  ~ pain or difficulty swallowing ~ fever over 101 degrees Fahrenheit ~ local inflammation of the throat (tonsils, pharynx, and larynx) ~ lymph nodes in neck become enlarged and tender ~ tonsillitis can occur ~ possible infection of the middle ear (otis media) ~ rash ~ white or yellow spots on the back of the throat ~ sudden, severe sore throat




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 * Streptococcal Pharyngitis (Strep throat)** Learn More
 * Learn more about Mononucleosis**