Strep Throat Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Strep throat is an infection in your throat and tonsils caused by a type of bacteria called group A Streptococcus. You need antibiotics to treat strep throat.
Strep Throat Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Home / Health Library / Diseases & Conditions / Strep Throat Advertisement Advertisement Strep Throat Medically Reviewed. Last updated on 12/20/2022 . Strep throat is an infection in your throat and tonsils caused by a type of bacteria called group A Streptococcus (group A strep). Strep throat causes severe inflammation and a sore throat. A healthcare provider can typically diagnose the condition with a rapid strep test or a throat culture. Treatment usually includes antibiotics. Advertisement Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. A
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