Streptococcal pharyngitis
Strep throat
Streptococcal pharyngitis (sore throat), or "strep throat",
is an infection of the throat and tonsils caused by the bacterium Streptococcus
pyogenes, also known as Group A Streptococcus (GAS).
General information
Streptococcal
pharyngitis fact sheet (PDF, 14 KB) Hmong (PDF,
18 KB)
Sore
throat CDC (Exit DHS)
Contacts
Wisconsin
Local Health Departments - Regional offices - Tribal agencies
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Last Revised: June 13, 2012 |
