Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD Strep throat is a highly contagious infection caused by group A Streptococcus ...

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Infections caused by Group A Strep bacteria are usually mild with symptoms like a sore throat or skin infections. The bug can also cause scarlet fever which can, in the majority of cases ...

Meade pointed out strep throat is a bacterial infection, while typical sore throats stem from viral infections associated with colds or a flu. Meade said this difference is significant, as untreated ...

Meredith was on ­antibiotics for strep throat. Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection ­associated with strep throat. So when Parker’s cold ­symptoms persisted and her fever kept bouncing to ...

Tests are only suitable for children over the age of six, and those who already have symptoms of a sore throat, but not for people who have symptoms of scarlet fever. They can identify strep A ...