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"Strep" is short for a genus of Gram-positive cocci called Streptococcus. Usually, the most common bacteria causing a throat infection (i.e. "strep" throat) is Streptococcus pyogenes.
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Does a bacteria cause strep throat?
Yes, bacteria called streptococcus is the cause of strep throat.
What microorganism causes the strep throat?
Strep throat is caused by group A beta haemolytic streptococci.
What is a red ring in the back of the throat called?
strep throat
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.
Do you sometimes get a headache or migraine before strep throat if so what is this called?
I have both. A migraine and a headache before I have strep throat. Oh... and my throat hurts a day or so before I have strep throat. LOL
What type of bacteria cause strep throat?
Strep throat is caused by streptococcal (strep) bacteria.
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.
How do you know if it is sore throat or strep throat?
It's called a sore throat because it hurts. If you feel pain in your throat, that is a sore throat.
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.
