Strep throat is an infection caused by bacteria called group A Streptococcus. Pain and fever without a cough are common signs and symptoms. Although strep throat is a mild infection, it can be very painful. The most common symptoms include:
- Sore throat
- Pain when swallowing
- Fever
- Red and swollen tonsils, sometimes with white patches or streaks of pus
- Tiny, red spots on the roof of the mouth
- Swollen lymph nodes in the neck