Strep throat is commonly caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria. A common symptom of strep throat is the presence of swollen lymph nodes in the neck. This symptom usually peaks about 2–4 days after the onset of the infection, and is due to:Damage to the pharyngeal epithelium by the bacteriaRelease of bacterial PAMPs leading to inflammatory cytokine productionTrapping and activation of antigen-specific lymphocytes in the lymph nodes of the neckRecruitment of neutrophils to the lymph nodes of the neckRecruitment of circulating macrophages to the lymph nodes of the neck

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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Strep throat is commonly caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria. A common symptom of strep throat is the presence of swollen lymph nodes in the neck. This symptom usually peaks about 2–4 days after the onset of the infection, and is due to:

Damage to the pharyngeal epithelium by the bacteria
Release of bacterial PAMPs leading to inflammatory cytokine production
Trapping and activation of antigen-specific lymphocytes in the lymph nodes of the neck
Recruitment of neutrophils to the lymph nodes of the neck
Recruitment of circulating macrophages to the lymph nodes of the neck

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