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   What causes strep throat?

   • Strep throat is caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pyogenes or group A Streptococcus (also known as group A strep, or GAS). You can catch strep throat if you touch your eyes, nose, or mouth after being exposed to these bacteria, like when someone with strep throat coughs or sneezes.

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   How does strep throat spread?

   • They can spread through droplets when someone with the infection coughs or sneezes, or through shared food or drinks. You can also pick up the bacteria from a doorknob or other surface and transfer them to your nose, mouth or eyes. Several factors can increase your risk of strep throat infection:

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   Can streptococcus cause strep throat?

   • Only group A Streptococcus bacteria can cause strep throat. It’s never viral. A note from Cleveland Clinic Strep throat can cause fever, inflammation and a severe sore throat. While the infection can be painful, it’s easily treatable. But don’t try to treat strep throat at home.

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2. www.cdc.gov › diseases-public › strep-throatStrep Throat: All You Need to Know | CDC

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   Jan 19, 2024 · Strep throat is a bacterial infection in the throat and tonsils caused by group A Streptococcus. Learn how you can get it, how to prevent it, and how to treat it with antibiotics.

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   Feb 15, 2023 · Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the throat and tonsils that can be contagious. Learn how to prevent, recognize, and treat it with antibiotics and home remedies.

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   Nov 30, 2022 · Strep throat is a bacterial infection that can cause sore throat, fever, rash and other symptoms. Learn how to prevent strep throat by washing hands, covering coughs and avoiding sharing items.

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   Dec 20, 2022 · How do you get strep throat? A type of bacteria known as group A Streptococcus (group A strep) causes strep throat. This makes strep throat different from most other cases of sore throat, which occur due to viruses.

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   Feb 6, 2023 · Strep throat is a contagious bacterial infection that causes inflammation and pain in the throat. Learn how it spreads, what symptoms to look for, and how to treat it with antibiotics and home remedies.

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   Nov 30, 2022 · Diagnosis. Your doctor will conduct a physical exam, look for signs and symptoms of strep throat, and probably order one or more of the following tests: Rapid antigen test. Your doctor may perform a rapid antigen test on a swab sample from your throat. This test can detect strep bacteria in minutes by looking for substances (antigens) in the ...

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   Nov 20, 2023 · red spots on the roof of the mouth. pain when swallowing. white spots on tonsils. swollen lymph nodes in the front of the neck. fever. chills and body aches. Other symptoms that can occur with strep throat include: headache. stomach pain. nausea or vomiting. general sick feeling. a loss of appetite. abnormal sense of taste.