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Strep Throat

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Strep throat is usually caused by group A streptococcus bacteria. Your healthcare provider may call the infection "acute streptococcal pharyngitis."

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Understanding Group A Streptococcal Infections 

Faringitis bacteriana (PDF) [en español]

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Understanding Group A Streptococcal Infections 

Faringitis bacteriana (PDF) [en español]

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