Strep Throat Symptoms and Signs

Scan the throat to find out whether any white patches are present. Stand in front of the mirror and check the throat or ask someone around to do so and see if the white patches are in there. Apply a flashlight with another hand to scan the inside areas. If you suspect a child, put on the mask of a doctor by asking a little patient to stick a tongue out and check the throat with the help of, for example, spoon. See whether the child’s throat is irritated, red, swollen, or has some white patches.