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The term strep is short for "streptococcus" a genus of parasitic bacteria. The medical term is "streptoccal pharyngitis."
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What is the host cell for strep throat?
The cell that causes strep throat is a bacteria by the name of streptocacas.
What of these is not a virus Chickenpox Influenza The common cold Strep throat?
Strep throat is a bacterial infection, the others are viral. "Strep" in Strep throat stands for Streptococcus, which is the name of the type of bacteria that cause this infection and sore throat.
What type of bacteria cause strep throat?
Strep throat is caused by streptococcal (strep) bacteria.
What is the scientific name for strep throat?
The bacterium is called "streptococcal pharyngitis". This is the strain which causes strep throat. There are many other causes for sore throat as well, so be sure and check with your doctor if you have a fever of 101 or higher. Strep throat can only be diagnosed 100 percent by running blood tests, so just because you have a sore throat doesn't mean you have strep. Drink plenty of fluids because fluids help the body rid itself of toxins as well as keep you hydrated and helps to move that mucous out of the body.
How do you know if you swallowed strep throat bacteria?
if you get strep throat then you probably swallowed the strep throat bacteria
Can you get strep throat after 65?
One can catch strep throat at any age.
Can strep throat inherited?
Strep throat is not inherited.
Is strep throat a parasite?
Strep throat is a bacteria.
What is strip throat?
Do you mean strep throat? Strep is a type of bacteria that can grow in your throat. Google "strep throat" for more info.
Scientific name for strep throat?
streptococcal pharyngitis
What is the name of the bateria that causes Strep Throat?
Streptococcus
What is the common name for streptococcus pyogenes?
strep throat
