Most of us are aware that a persistent sore throat and a fever are telltale signs of a strep infection, and that they warrant a trip to the doctor for testing, as well as treatment with antibiotics if necessary.

But many parents aren’t aware that vomiting, when accompanied by a sore throat, can also be an indicator of strep in kids — though it’s generally not one in adults.

“Vomiting is a sign of strep throat, especially in children,” Dr. Jen Trachtenberg, a board-certified pediatrician based in New York City, told HuffPost.

Symptoms of strep

Strep throat is a bacterial infection of Streptococcus pyogenes, also called group A streptococcus.

Confusingly, the signs of strep infection are the same as many other viral infections, which is why doctors might run a test before prescribing antibiotics.

Strep infections are more common in children than adults.

Trachtenberg said that in her practice, she regularly sees the following symptoms of strep:

• fever
• sore throat, which in addition to pain can involve reds dots on the back of the throat, swollen tonsils or white patches on the back of the mouth
• swollen lymph nodes (glands in the neck)
• headache
• stomach pain and vomiting

The Mayo Clinic notes that the throat pain of a strep infection tends to come on quickly, and children may complain of difficulty swallowing.

Because these are all common symptoms of a variety of........

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