A sore, scratchy throat is often the first sign - other signs and symptoms to look for are:
Throat pain
Difficulty swallowing
Red and swollen tonsils - sometimes with white patches or streaks of pus
Swollen, tender lymph glands (nodes) in your neck
Fever
Headache
Rash
Stomachache and sometimes vomiting, especially in younger children
Call your doctor if: a sore throat without a cold or runny nose, a sore throat accompanied by tender, swollen lymph glands, a sore throat that lasts longer than 48 hours, or a fever higher than 103 F in older children; any fever lasting longer than 48 hours.
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