strep infection
Painful bacterial pharyngitis
A strep infection is an illness caused by streptococcus bacteria.
The term usually refers to strep throat—a painful bacterial infection of the throat and tonsils common in children: The doctor confirmed it was strep and prescribed antibiotics.
Strep can also cause skin infections, scarlet fever, and in severe cases, life-threatening conditions.
- throatNeck's inner passage
- sore throatIrritated, aching airway
- feverElevated body temperature
- scarlet feverStreptococcal infection with rash
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
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- bacterial infectionsanthrax, botulism, cholera, diphtheria, lockjaw
- Hospital InfectionsMRSA, superbug, superinfection, antibiotic resistance
- Blood Infectionsbacteremia, sepsis, septicemia, blood poisoning, viremia
- childhood illnesseschickenpox, measles, mumps, rubella, whooping cough
- skin conditionseczema, psoriasis, hives, dermatitis, rash
- Kidney Harmchronic kidney disease, renal failure, kidney stones, cyclosporine, NSAIDs
strep infectionviral infection
Disease caused by microbes
flu · common cold · COVID-19 · influenza · fungal infection
strep infectionwellness
Overall state of health
clean bill of health · sterility · recovery · remission · good health
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