December is the start of the "high" season for strep throat, according to the CDC. Here's what to know about symptoms and treatment.

Medically reviewed by Kate Colby, MPH Strep throat (medically known as streptococcal pharyngitis) is an infection that happens when bacteria called Streptococcus pyogenes (group A Streptococcus) ...

All of these viral illnesses can cause a sore throat ... group A strep is passed through respiratory droplets since the bacteria often lives in the nose and mouth. That means that people who ...

Do you have a sore throat or the dreaded strep throat? Asking two questions can give you that answer. Question Number 1. Do you have a cough. If you do, it's probably not strep throat. A cough is ...