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What do scientists call strep throat?
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Infection: A strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by streptococcus generally focused in the throat. It requires antibiotics to cure more quickly, but primarily to prevent serious complications such as rheumatic heart disease.
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Strep throat: Streptococcal pharyngitis caused by group a streptococcal bacteria.
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