DEFINITION

The pain and discomfort of a sore throat, also called pharyngitis (fair-un-JYtis),
are usually the result of inflammation due to infection or irritation.
Strep throat is caused by bacteria* in the Streptococcus (strep-to-KOK-us)
family. Its main symptoms are sore throat and fever. The medical term for
strep throat is streptococcal pharyngitis.

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