Strep Throat
Definition
Strep throat is an infection of the pharynx (pronounced FAAR-ingks). The pharynx is the part of the throat that connects the mouth and the larynx (pronounced LAAR-ingks), or vo...
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Strep Throat
Streptococcal sore throat (strep throat), is an infection of the mucous membranes lining the throat. Sometimes the tonsils are also infected (tonsillitis).
Caused by group A Streptococcus...
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Strep Throat
Streptococcal sore throat, or strep throat as it is more commonly called, is an infection caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria. The main target of the infection is the mucous membrane...
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Strep Throat
Strep throat (streptococcal pharyngitis) is a throat infection caused by a bacteria called Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GAS).
Symptoms
A child with a streptococcal throat infecti...
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