Strep Throat: Symptoms, Complications, Diagnosis & Self-Care Tips

Strep throat is a throat and tonsil infection caused by the bacteria group Streptococcus A, also known as Streptococcus pyogenes. Since this bacteria is found in the nose and throat, you can contract the infection from someone who has strep A or is a carrier of it.

Strep throat, like other infections, spreads through direct contact. When infected people cough or sneeze, droplets of bacteria are released into the air. You can become infected if you touch something on which a person with strep has coughed or sneezed and then touch your eyes, mouth, or nose with the infected hand. You can also become ill if you share a glass or other personal item with someone who has strep throat. Strep throat is most common among children and teenagers. But adults are not immune to it either

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