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Strep throat is an infection caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes, which primarily affects the throat and tonsils. The infection typically spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms include a sore throat, fever, red and swollen tonsils, and often white patches or streaks of pus. Diagnosis is usually confirmed through a rapid strep test or throat culture, and treatment involves antibiotics to reduce symptoms and prevent complications.

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