Sudden sore throat
Pain when swallowing
Fever
Swollen, tender lymph nodes in the neck
Red, swollen tonsils
White patches or pus on the tonsils
Tiny red spots on the roof of the mouth
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Body aches
Rash
No cough
Symptoms that start quickly
Exposure to someone with strep throat
A throat swab test is needed to confirm it