16 Signs and Symptoms Of A Streptococcal Throat (Strep Throat) Infection

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10. Swollen Neck Lymph Nodes

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Lymph nodes are the body’s filters which rid our systems of harmful substances that make their way into the plasma. Lymph nodes help the body’s immune system fight invaders by trapping bacteria and their toxins.

In patients with strep throat, lymph nodes found in the neck area begin to swell as a result of the infection. They become painful to the touch, causing much discomfort to those affected.