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Viral infections, such as the common cold and flu ... Strep throat is an infection caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes. When this bacteria infects the throat: The body triggers an immune ...

Prior to 2013, infections had remained relatively low and stable for 17 years. Overall, strep's prevalence more than doubled, from 3.6 per 100,000 people to 28.2 per 100,000 people.

Rick: When individuals have strep pyogenes, we'll just call it strep, and it's untreated -- i.e., a strep throat -- they can develop rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease, and there are more ...

Strep A infections affect about 750 million people and kill more than 500,000 globally every year, more than influenza, typhoid or whooping cough.

How Long Does Strep Throat Typically Last? Without treatment, strep throat usually lasts 7-10 days. However, if antibiotics are taken promptly, symptoms start improving within 24-48 hours, and the ...

Streptococcus pyogenes, the same bacterium that causes strep throat, is responsible for most bacterial infections of tonsillitis, according to WebMD. Need a break?

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