streptococcal sore throat

streptococcal sore throat
(strep"to-kok\'al)
One of the most common bacterial infections of humans. It is commonly referred to as "strep throat." The disease is spread by droplets of saliva or nasal secretions and is caused by Streptococcus spp. (particularly group A streptococci).

Microbiology. . 2009.

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