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Disease Comparison

Compare similarities and differences between two diseases.

Leukemia

Unknown
4
Symptoms
2
Causes
0
Treatments
5
FAQs
VS

Strep Throat

Moderate
3
Symptoms
0
Causes
0
Treatments
5
FAQs

Overview

Leukemia
Leukemia is a group of cancers affecting blood-forming tissues, particularly the bone marrow and blood cells. Abnormal blood-forming cells multiply excessively and interfere with the production of normal red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Different types of leukemia progress at different rates and affect different blood-cell lines. Symptoms may include fatigue, frequent infections, fever, easy bruising and bleeding.
Strep Throat
Strep throat is an infection of the throat and tonsils caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria. It commonly causes sudden sore throat, pain when swallowing, fever, swollen or tender lymph nodes in the neck, and red or swollen tonsils. Some people develop white patches or pus on the tonsils. Strep throat is more common in children but can occur at any age.

Symptoms

Shared
Fever
Only in Left Disease
Persistent Hoarseness Sleep Talking Weight Loss
Only in Right Disease
Difficulty Swallowing Hoarseness

Causes

Shared
None
Only in Left Disease
Genetics Smoking
Only in Right Disease
None

Diagnosis

Leukemia
Leukemia is evaluated using a medical history, physical examination and blood tests. A complete blood count may show abnormal numbers of blood cells. Examination of blood cells can provide additional information. Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy are commonly used to confirm the diagnosis and determine the leukemia type. Genetic and molecular tests may help classify the disease and guide treatment.
Strep Throat
Strep throat is diagnosed using symptoms and an examination of the throat and neck. Because viruses can cause similar symptoms, laboratory testing is often used to confirm group A Streptococcus infection. A rapid strep test can provide results quickly, while a throat culture may be used when needed. Testing helps determine whether antibiotic treatment is appropriate.

Prevention

Leukemia
Most cases of leukemia cannot be prevented because the causes are usually unknown. Avoiding unnecessary exposure to high levels of radiation and certain harmful chemicals may reduce the risk associated with known environmental factors. People who have received treatments that can increase leukemia risk should follow recommended medical follow-up. Early evaluation of persistent unexplained symptoms can help identify blood disorders.
Strep Throat
Good hand hygiene and avoiding close contact with people who have strep throat can reduce transmission. Do not share drinking glasses, eating utensils, or other personal items with an infected person. Covering coughs and sneezes and washing hands regularly are important. People diagnosed with strep throat should follow medical advice about treatment and staying home until they are no longer considered contagious.

Risk Factors

Leukemia
Risk factors vary by leukemia type and may include increasing age, certain inherited genetic disorders, previous chemotherapy or radiation therapy, high-dose radiation exposure and some occupational or environmental chemical exposures. Having certain blood disorders may also increase risk of particular leukemia types. Most people with leukemia do not have a clearly identifiable risk factor.
Strep Throat
Children and adolescents are more likely than adults to develop strep throat. Close contact with an infected person is the main way the infection spreads. Crowded settings such as schools and childcare facilities can increase opportunities for transmission. Having contact with someone who has a group A streptococcal infection also increases the chance of becoming infected.

Treatment

Leukemia
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Strep Throat
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